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Felix turned his head to look at Abigail who was sitting at the back and said, "What does your ex-husband want? He kicked you out of the house in the middle of the night yesterday, and now he's regretting it?"Abigail did not want to overthink it. "Don't jump to conclusions. Maybe there were no parking spots on the other side. Fee, can you drive forward a little? Let's park over there."Felix had already considered that. So, he stepped on the accelerator and drove out of the parking space. He took a corner and parked in a space near the elevator.Right after they parked, Xander's car followed again. This time, Xander's driver positioned the car directly in front of them, making it impossible for them to move their car.Felix was so furious that he wanted to cuss. But Abigail stopped him. "Forget about them. The court hearing is about to start. Let's go upstairs now."When Abigail opened the car door and got out, Xander exited his car at the same time. Both of them headed toward th
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Wherever Abigail went, Xander silently followed without saying a word.After completing the paperwork, Abigail went to the courtroom to observe. Xander followed and sat down next to her.Abigail could not take it anymore. She turned her head to look at him. "Mr. Zane, what exactly are you trying to do?"Xander smiled. His voice was still low, deep, and very pleasant. "You're finally willing to talk to me.""Ha..." Abigail sneered. She turned away and did not want to pay attention to him.'Whatever he wants to do, I'll just let him do it. I won't care about him anymore,' Abigail thought before she heard his mellow voice again. "I've been following Grandma's case. I've come to witness the verdict today."Abigail talked to herself in her thoughts, 'So, he's here for Grandma's case. Regardless of our past, he had genuinely cared for Grandma. Back when she was ill, he spared no effort and expense to find experts to treat her. If not for the accident, Grandma might've recovered.'Abig
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Abigail said, "I've always been walking my path alone." Abigail took a step back to distance herself from Xander. "Mr. Zane, I'd like to offer you a piece of sincere advice.""You can go ahead, I'm listening." Xander's voice was pleasing. But it seemed like it was not as deep and powerful as before.When Abigail listened to him, she vaguely felt that he was speaking as if he was out of breath.But when she noticed his complexion looked normal, she did not overthink it. "If you happen to fall for another girl, you should communicate honestly with your current partner. Silent treatment and such are the worst."Xander paused before saying, "I am sorry!"Abigail never expected to hear these three heart-wrenching words from him. She pondered, 'His apology indicates that he knows what he did was wrong. But he still did it. This proves that he no longer cared about my feelings when he acted.'Abigail smiled. "It's all in the past. What's the point of saying sorry?""I know there's no p
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'Now that she's had an emotional outburst and is no longer suppressing her feelings, she should be fine now, right?' Xander continued pondering.Samuel said, "Mr. Zane, we should go back to the hospital now. Otherwise, Dr. Watson will have to come with people to take you back."Xander started walking as he said, "Ron is going crazy over the loss of Emma every day. He no longer can give Nova any help. And without Ron's support, Nova doesn't have much power."I guess he won't be able to sit still for long. He'll probably take action in these few days. Tell your brother to keep a close watch and ensure Abigail's safety without any compromise."Samuel responded, "Got it."Xander asked, "Is Johann here?""He's here." Samuel paused before continuing, "If he finds out about your divorce, he'll definitely take Abigail to Valtara. If that happens, it'll be hard for you to even catch a glimpse of her. Why do you want to arrange it this way?"Xander responded, "Going to Valtara not only ta
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Johann kept on going, "Look, there are loads of guys out there. If one turns out to be a dud, it's okay to let him go and move on. Just be ready to make some new friends. Trust me, there's always another chance for something better."Abigail was caught off guard and was not quite sure how to take Johann's advice.Melody, ever the life of the party, chimed in with a bright smile, "Hey Johann, while you're helping Caterpie look for a good guy, could you spot one for me as well?"Melody and Felix knew who Johann Blau was as soon as they saw his picture in the newspaper. And when they heard Abigail call him "Grandpa", everything clicked. He was the grandfather she had found again after so long.Johann gave a kind smile. "So, you're Mel, and this guy is Fee, right?"Melody was totally surprised. "Wow, Johann, you really know us?"Johann said, "I swung by North Florivera after Abigail came back to Florivera. You guys are tight, I've heard. Your folks were super welcoming and even had a
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Abigail's eyes lit up with recognition. "Grandpa, is that you going by 'CaterpieBest' online?""How did you know?" Johann was startled. 'She figured it out? With the heap of comments she gets every day, how did she pick out mine so fast?'Abigail's smile widened. "Typical fans don't tip the way you do."Recently, Abigail had been receiving a flood of online tips from someone named CaterpieBest. It even reached an astounding one hundred thousand dollars in one day. Despite her requests for them to stop, the tips kept coming. At last, she had pieced it together—it was him.Johann scratched his head, a bit awkward. "Is it a problem to spoil my granddaughter a little?""Grandpa, I've got my own income," Abigail said gently. "There's no need for more."Johann gave a small nod. "Alright, I'll hold off on the cash. Maybe you follow me to Valtara instead?"Abigail smiled warmly. "I've put down roots in Florivera since my university days. This place is my second home; I don't plan on lea
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Decades had gone by, but Johann remembered everything clearly. He let out a sigh and said, "I blame myself. I should've guessed sooner your grandma might've gone by a different name. I could've found her earlier. Maybe then she would still be alive."Abigail said, "Grandpa, the bad guy who hurt Grandma got caught and punished. We should let it go now. It's time for us to move forward and start fresh.""Sure thing," Johann agreed with a nod. "Last night I came across some guys who could be just your style. Interested in meeting them?"Abigail looked a bit startled. "I've only just left a tough situation; I'm not ready to dive into another one so soon.""Since when is romance a tough situation?" Johann gently argued. "It was just a mismatch last time. Trust me, these guys are really something special."Abigail grinned. "I appreciate it, but I'm not looking to date right now. I'll let you know when I'm ready for introductions, okay?"Johann was keen, but Abigail did not mind. Now th
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Abigail had been spending a lot of time talking with Johann simply to make him happy; she truly had no intention of looking for someone new. "I don't have feelings for him, Grandpa," she said.Unfazed by her disinterest, Johann presented another photo. "What do you think of him? He's a McKinney, from the influential business family in Valtara, on par with the Hagrids."Abigail examined the photo, taking in the man's impressive looks. "Who is this?""That's Ronan McKinney," Johann replied, clearly excited. "Joe McKinney is in charge of their wealth at the moment, but Ronan is set to be the main heir.""Then he doesn't have to worry about family rivalry over the money," Abigail said.Johann explained, "He's not just biding time for a hefty inheritance; he hasn't hit thirty and already made his own mark. He developed the NimbusPay we all use, and that's netted him a fortune."Abigail, clearly impressed, exclaimed, "Wow, he must be quite the whiz!"Susanna, chiming in, said, "Mr. Bl
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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
