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Suddenly, someone kissed her. Abigail was shocked, not really grasping what just happened.The three Blau brothers nearby were in an uproar. "Mar! What's going on?" they shouted. "Didn't you always say no one can kiss you, and you won't kiss anyone?" They were shocked because Marlin, who would kiss no one, had kissed someone he just met. This was not the Marlin they knew.Marlin looked confused. "Can't I kiss my niece?"Johann quickly said, "Enough. Abigail has had a long day. Let her rest. You boys, go play.""But I want to rest with Abigail," Marlin said."No way!" Johann snapped."It's okay, Johann," Abigail said. "If he wants to hang out with me, I'm happy."She had always hoped to have a kid with Xander, but it had not happened yet. Spending time with someone else's child still made her happy.Johann gave in. "Alright. If you want to take him with you, go ahead. But Mar, remember, don't bother Abigail."Marlin boasted, "I'm a good kid. I won't be noisy."Abigail chuckled
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"Who is your master?" Abigail asked."You met him this afternoon. Mr. Louis Blau!" the man replied."Louis wants to see me?" Abigail uttered, her eyes widening.The man nodded. "Yes. He just wishes to have a word with you. Is it a good time?"Recalling the afternoon encounter, where Louis had coldly accused her of chasing after Johann's wealth, Abigail doubted any good would come from this private meeting. Nonetheless, considering her current circumstances, declining the invitation seemed inappropriate."Alright, I'll go with you to see him.""Thank you! Please follow me," the man said, leading the way."Mar is in my room; can I leave him with someone before I go with you?" Abigail asked.The man smiled. "Ms. Renee, I'll get someone to watch Mar. Just come with me to meet our master."Marlin had rushed to the doorway. He held onto Abigail's dress. "I want to go with you, Abigail."Abigail was unsure. "Sir, what do you think?""If he wants to come, he can," the man said."Ok
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After briefly considering it, Abigail dismissed the thought. However, Louis's comment caught her off guard.Louis said, "Your grandpa Mike died young. You've never seen him, have you? I bet there isn't even a photo of him at your place."Abigail went quiet, processing what Louis had said. The stories from her grandmother were her only source of knowledge about her grandfather. As a child, she had seen how her grandmother would get upset whenever her grandfather was mentioned. With time, they spoke of him less frequently. Abigail had always thought her grandmother's sadness stemmed from her grandfather's early death due to an illness. Growing up, she rarely brought him up, and neither did her grandmother. She suspected there could be more to this.Louis said, "I had someone investigate. Your father Leroy and Harvey were raised by just your grandma. There was no Mike Renee."'If there wasn't a grandpa, then how did my dad come into the picture?' Abigail said, "No way! That's not poss
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Abigail began, "I don't even—"Louis interjected, "I understand, you aren't close to Johann because of money. I want to shield him. Life hasn't been kind to Johann, and I aim to protect him. You'll treat him well since he's your real grandpa, won't you?"Abigail replied, "Not sure about that."Louis asked, "Why?"Abigail clarified, "If Johann really is my grandpa, it means he abandoned my grandma and my dad when he was little. How can I just accept that?"Louis said, "Johann never planned to leave his family. He moved west for a job years ago. After a while, he wrote home about a woman he'd met and his wish to marry her. Since the family had already arranged a marriage for him here, they sent me out to investigate. Johann was excited to introduce me to her. She had sleek black hair in twin braids and a lively twinkle in her eyes. I never told him the real reason for my visit. On getting back, I told everyone they'd broken up. When Johann would write to Valtara, I'd read the letter
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Abigail said, "Searching for them doesn't mean he's off the hook for what happened." She remembered a touching letter from her grandmother's diary that had deeply moved her, even before she realized who wrote it. Back then, having a baby without being married brought a lot of gossip. When the guy who had promised to be there for her disappeared after their child was born, she was left to face all the nasty talk from the neighbors alone. Compared to that, Abigail felt her own problems were not that big. Even with her friends' and Cassandra's support, she had tough times. But how her grandmother got through her even harder challenges was something she never talked about. It was as if she wanted to forget that time in her life completely. Abigail continued, her voice shaking, "I read her last letter. She felt so alone. I wonder if he ever understood just how much she suffered."Louis urged, "Abigail, let me explain."Abigail said sharply, "He should've known his family would have issues
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Abigail teased Marlin by giving him rapid-fire kisses, which sent him into fits of laughter."Trying to act like kids?" Mobius emerged from behind a bush, looking at them with raised eyebrows.Abigail retorted, "Who cares if we are? It's none of your concern."Approaching her, Mobius said, "You've changed so quickly. Was all that sweetness just an act?"Abigail shot back, "Absolutely. I played nice hoping to become a part of the Blau family and maybe get some of your fortune."Mobius raised an eyebrow. "You seem upset. Did Uncle Louis say something to you?" When Abigail remained silent, he pressed, "Did he upset you?"Abigail just handed Marlin to him. "No," she replied.Mobius, holding Marlin, added, "Uncle Louis is a bit old-fashioned and can be blunt about marrying within one's class. Try not to take it personally. Remember, you're Uncle Johann's granddaughter. If he cares for you, that's what truly counts.""Don't care," Abigail snapped and walked away. She wanted nothing t
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"Do you remember the letter in my grandma's diary?" Abigail asked.Xander nodded. "Of course."Abigail continued, "Did it make you sad for the mother who wrote it? Imagine if she hadn't died and got to raise her child—"Interrupting, Xander said, "Wait, you know about this?"Abigail hesitated for a moment. "When did you find out?"Xander replied, "After I read that letter, I believed it was something your grandma wrote. I looked into it and discovered some interesting stuff.""What did you find out?" Abigail asked.Xander replied, "Mike Renee, the man you believed was your grandfather? He wasn't real. Your grandma created him. When she moved to North Florivera with your dad, she claimed she was a widow, but no one ever knew or met this 'Mike'."Abigail murmured, "I never figured that out."Xander, rubbing her back, said, "When you're directly involved, it's harder to see things clearly. But outsiders? Sometimes they get a better view. Don't beat yourself up about it.""How di
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Abigail was speechless. Xander tilted her chin. "Do I scare you?"She shook her head. "No."He leaned in and kissed her. "You're fibbing just a bit.""I'm really not." Abigail moved closer to him. "I want to go back to Florivera. I don't like it here.""Is it because you found out Johann is your real grandpa? Does that bother you?"Abigail replied, "It doesn't bother me. I just... I'm unsure about my feelings."Xander said, "Abigail, your grandma's hardships happened because of Johann. But it wasn't what he wanted. He's felt guilty about it every day for decades."Abigail interrupted, "So?"Xander continued, "Just think about it. Make choices you won't regret. Remember, Johann is getting older."Abigail murmured, "I know." Finding family just to face the risk of losing them again made her wonder if getting to know him had been the right choice.Xander gently patted her back. "Want to rest for a bit?"Abigail replied, "I can't sleep with all this on my mind. Right now, only y
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Emma turned and dashed into the bathroom. She cranked the faucet on and splashed water on her face, aiming to soothe her nerves.Although they were engaged, they were still too young, with countless uncertainties looming over their future. The possibility of actually walking down the aisle was up in the air.Decisions made in a rush of happiness could eventually become sources of regret. And Emma knew all too well that she couldn't afford any regrets.She thought that fortunately, Ron hadn't pushed things further, which gave her time to cool off.After freshening up, Emma stepped out to find Ron on the balcony, a cigarette in hand.She couldn't resist chiding him, "I've told you to cut down on smoking. Why can't you seem to remember?"This time, Ron complied, snuffing out the cigarette. "We should get some sleep. We've got to put our best foot forward when we meet your family tomorrow.""Okay, I'll sleep on the couch. You take the bed," Emma responded.Ron simply replied, "As y
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Ron looked at her dawdling pace with disdain. "If you, a lady, can handle it, why can't I, a grown man, stay?"His words sounded noble, but Ron regretted them the moment they arrived at the hotel.Despite now earning a decent income, Emma was still reluctant to spend money.This place was hardly a hotel; it was clearly a budget inn charging only a few dozen bucks a night. The hygiene was questionable at best, and safety seemed like a gamble.Ron turned on his heel, dragging her suitcase behind him. "We're leaving, now.""It's too late, and we can't get a refund for the room.""Are you trying to get us killed?"Emma fell silent, her thoughts a whirlwind of frustration. 'I told him he wouldn't be used to cheap places. He insisted on coming with me, and now he won't even let me stay here alone. Why is he so annoying?'However, considering Ron had rushed over in the middle of the night to help her, Emma decided not to hold it against him.Ron picked the best hotel in the area—the
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Rebekah glanced over at Ron; she exchanged a knowing look with him before saying, "I'll have someone tidy up the rooms. Why don't you two stay here tonight and keep me company?"Ron replied simply, "Sure."Emma had purchased a midnight flight back to South Florivera, necessitating a rush to the airport, which made staying over after dinner impossible.Yet, she found herself at a loss for words, struggling to decline Rebekah's kind offer.As she hesitated, Ron stepped in to clear the air. "Mom, I've got something on tonight. After dinner, I'll drive Emma back to her dorm."Rebekah raised an eyebrow. "What's so important?" she wondered aloud, thinking, 'Wasn't he the one insisting Emma stay over? What's he up to now?'Ron kept it mysterious. "Life stuff."Rebekah could not help but chide him lightly, "You, always the joker."Right after dinner, Ron insisted on leaving to take Emma back to her dormitory. But as soon as they were out of the gated community, he asked, "So, you reall
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Ron chuckled. "I didn't know you were aware that even a cornered rat will fight."Emma shot him a glare. "Are we going or not?"Ron quickly said, "Of course. When Miss Blue commands, how can I dare not obey?"Fearing another of his notorious driving escapades, Emma hastily buckled her seatbelt as she settled into the car.Thankfully, this time Ron kept it smooth, driving steadily.As they neared their destination, Ron finally spoke up, "You know, that Tucker guy is a married man. Don't let his kindness fool you into being the other woman."Emma's gaze on Ron was fiery, seething with anger. "Do you even hear yourself? Is that what you think of me? For the last time: Tucker and I share nothing more than a mentor-mentee relationship. There's nothing else between us.""I'm just looking out for you, worried you might get deceived," Ron said, witnessing Emma's fury for the first time. Yet, he could not help but find her anger not at all intimidating, but rather endearingly foolish.R
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The two sisters had a pact: no cell phones at home to keep their secrets from the prying eyes of the Blue family. Thus, Emma could call only at prearranged times, the sole window for Rihanna to catch up.Rihanna's voice bubbled with excitement over the phone, as she chattered away about her life's minutiae.Knowing Rihanna was doing well eased Emma's mind.Just as Emma was about to end the call, she heard Rihanna's voice, soft and wistful. "You're really not coming home for the holidays? If you don't, I'll be all alone."Emma's heart clenched at those words, and she made up her mind in an instant. "I'll come back the day before New Year's Eve."The Blue family had their hands full with festivities that day, too busy to notice Rihanna's absence. Emma figured slipping back unnoticed then would be her best shot.After hanging up, Emma immediately booked a flight from Valtara to South Florivera. With her ticket secured and her last bit of work finished, Emma prepared to leave her off
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Emma had no interest in romance, let alone the audacity to dream that Ron might fancy her.This time, she did not pick up the thread of conversation.After dinner, Ron, as usual, drove Emma back to the university.Before parting, Ron said, "Winter break is almost upon us, and the dorms might be off-limits. Are you sure you don't want to stay at my place for a couple of months?"Emma offered a smile in response. "Thanks for the offer. I've spoken with the dorm supervisor and submitted an application in advance. I'll be able to stay over the holiday period."Ron paused before saying, "Well, if you need anything, just let me know. I'll text you my number in a bit; make sure you save it."Emma nodded. "Sure."Without further ado, Ron drove off.Upon returning to her dorm, Emma saw Evelyn and Cassie, busy packing their bags, surrounded by gifts for their parents bought from Valtara.Evelyn asked Emma, "Are you really not going home for the winter break?"Emma replied, "No, I won't
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Emma did not have the guts to risk failure because she did not have a safe haven to fall back on.Lucas kicked Ron in the shin. "Come on, if you fancy her, out with it. No Hagrid heir dithers like this."Ron glared at him. "Mind your own business." In his head, Emma was already his. The thought of losing her was unimaginable.Lucas said, "Without my meddling, she'd never be yours."Ron changed the subject. "I called you here for a serious discussion."Lucas replied, "No matter how serious, it can't outweigh the matter of your lifetime happiness."Ron was exasperated. "Lucas!"Lucas relented. "Alright, alright, you talk, I'm all ears."Ron spelled out Emma's music venture with Tucker. After hearing it all, Lucas could not help but see Emma in a new light."Never pegged Emma as such a dark horse," Lucas said.Silently listening to their conversation, Emma was thrilled to have her work recognized.Lucas said, "But, getting back to it, whether a song makes money, and how much, d
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Ron barked, "Lucas!"With a chuckle, Lucas responded, "Alright, alright, I'll stop teasing Emma. I'm starving. Let's grab some food and talk business while we eat."Ron snapped, "Get lost!"Lucas could not help but revel in Ron's frustration. "Ron, have you fallen so quickly? Who was it that told me they would never accept an arranged marriage?"Emma was increasingly confused by their banter. "If it's inconvenient for me to be here, I can just take a cab and leave."Ron said, "Call you dumb and you won't admit it!"Emma thought to herself, 'I didn't want to be a third wheel, cramping their style. Was that really so wrong? No good deed goes unpunished, apparently.'Suddenly, Ron grabbed Emma's hand and led her inside. "It's cold out; let's go inside."Emma had to quicken her pace, practically being dragged along.Seeing them together, Lucas laughed heartily from behind. "Ron, oh Ron, never thought I'd see the day.""Don't laugh too soon. Your day is coming," Ron shot back.Th
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Emma said, "Okay."Ron asked, "Have you won over your crush?"Lucas responded, "Secret."Ron replied, "Looks like you haven't won her over."Lucas said, "As long as I make a move, there's no girl I can't win over. But I haven't made a move yet because the timing isn't right."Ron asked, "Is it because of the Sandow family?"Lucas answered, "The Sandow family wants to marry their daughter to me, and my family wants me to marry her too. But I've told them long ago that I'm not willing to do that. Nobody can make me marry a girl I don't like."Emma remained silent. 'I didn't expect that Lucas would also have the same problem as me and Ron.'It seems like the wealthier the family, the more they'll arrange marriages based on social status without considering personal preferences.'Lucas seemed to sense Emma's thoughts. "Emma, my situation with the Sandow girl is different from yours and Ron's. Don't lump us together."Ron looked at Emma and suddenly said, "There isn't any other gi
