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Abigail asked, "What do you expect me to tell you?" She was afraid that her words might deepen his pain. She recalled Ronan was also at Florivera University and they had even been together at the Groundbreaking Forum. Despite trying hard, she just could not remember anything else about him.Ronan, looking a bit hopeful, said, "Come on, we were university mates. Can't you say something nice for me to hear?"Abigail paused, searching for words. "Well, you're handsome, successful, and you come from a great family."'Who wants to hear such flattery?' Ronan looked at her with a mix of surrender and bitterness in his eyes. "You're really tough-hearted.""I'm tough-hearted?" Abigail thought, 'I'm simply being true to myself. If a guy I don't like chases after me, I have to turn him down clearly and decisively. Pretending to care or leading someone on when there's no love, that's something I can never do.'Just as Abigail was about to say more, Marlin, who had been largely ignored, chimed
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Marlin asked, "Isn't that right?"Abigail, noticing Marlin and Ronan on the brink of another debate, quickly stepped in. "Come on, let's head out for breakfast."After breakfast, Abigail got involved in the Blau family's New Year's Eve celebrations. Though Johann had mentioned they were keeping it low-key this year, Abigail still found the lineup of activities quite engaging. She was busy throughout the day, and by afternoon, her energy was waning, her feet swollen from the constant activity. Yet, the excitement of the evening was just beginning. Tradition in the Blau family meant spending New Year's Eve at their retreat home for a lively countdown party. This was a night of celebration, looking forward to the New Year, spent in their rarely used but immaculately maintained retreat home.Johann had always hoped his wife and children would join these gatherings, so he had prepared rooms for them and their grandchildren as well. Abigail's room had been arranged well in advance.The f
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Abigail instantly recognized the scent—a blend of mint and wood. It was so familiar that even after months, she could identify it in her sleep. 'I'm dreaming again,' she thought, 'about that man I shouldn't be dreaming of.' The dream felt unusually real. She could smell Xander's distinct scent and feel him massaging her feet. His touch was perfect, not too light or heavy, like he was professionally trained. It felt comforting and a bit ticklish.Asleep, Abigail instinctively withdrew her leg, whispering, "That tickles..." Yet, in an instant, a hand gently captured her foot once more. He carefully applied a cooling ointment to it. The ointment's chill brought relief to her swollen foot. Sighing in satisfaction, Abigail drifted back into a deep sleep.Sometime later, as Abigail remained in a deep sleep, she dimly sensed a hand gently placed on her belly, tenderly caressing. There were soft whispers. "Baby, you're doing great. Daddy knows you've been easy on Mommy. Mommy has been strong
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Johann felt relieved seeing Abigail cheerful. "I was worried about your sleep last night, but it looks like you slept just fine."Abigail smiled. "Yep, I slept really well."Johann said, "How about we grab some breakfast? After that, I'll drive you back home.""Sounds good." Abigail nodded, her eyes wandering around with curiosity. "Who looks after our family retreat home?""It's taken care of by people Louis arranged," Johann explained. "They've been with the Blau family for a long time, so we trust them completely."Abigail asked, "So, how secure is our family retreat home?"Johann, looking concerned, asked her, "Did something frighten you last night?"Abigail quickly replied, "Oh, no, Grandpa, nothing like that.""Why all these questions, then?" Johann asked, puzzled.Abigail shared her thoughts. "Well, it's just so nice and cool here in the summers. I was thinking about bringing the baby next year to cool off. That's why I'm asking about security, to know if outsiders have
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Abigail was ready for any question thrown her way. "With the Blau family's solid support, I'm more than capable of raising a child on my own," she said confidently.She had spent enough time with the Blau family to get to know them. They valued their reputation, so she smartly played to that. Her words made them happy and the questions slowed down. Finally, Abigail could help Johann sort out all the gifts they got.Every New Year's, Johann used to receive so many gifts that he could not keep track of who sent them all. Some remained unopened in the storage room.This New Year's, Abigail also received her share of gifts. She had only a few friends, but their bonds were strong. Felix and Melody, as was their tradition, went back to their hometown for the holidays and sent her local treats. These included traditional New Year's delicacies like festive cookies and sparkling cider. Abigail, thrilled with these treats, savored them immediately. Stella's and Susie's gifts were more lavish,
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"Please, I'll be twenty-seven after New Year, almost in my thirties. Only he thinks I'm still a clueless kid." Susie sounded frustrated.Abigail comforted her, "Mr. Hill says that because he really cares about you and treats you well."Stella jokingly warned Susie, "Hey, don't show off your happy relationship in front of us single ladies, or we might start ignoring you."Susie quickly explained, "I'm not showing off. I honestly don't understand him. He doesn't tell me the truth, so I wanted to get your opinions. You two can see things more clearly than I can."Abigail offered her insight. "From my point of view, it's clear that your husband really loves you, a lot. Susie, if you're unsure about something, just talk to him directly. Be honest and don't overthink things by yourself."Stella was about to respond when her phone interrupted her. It was her brother John on the line."Stella, your ex-husband has arrived," John said.Susie quickly said, "Stella, it's New Year, and Mr. W
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Susie chimed in, "Stella, I totally get what you're saying. Let's just hope Mr. White and his sweetheart have a good life, so he leaves you alone."Abigail nodded, showing she agreed.Stella said, "Are all guys this unfair? When we were still married, I wanted him to join me for New Year at my family's place, but he said no and didn't let me go either. And now, even after we split up, he turned up at my house right before New Year."Susie said, "Wasn't he super into his sweetheart? He ditches her to see you. Does he even care if she's upset?"Stella shrugged. "Who can tell? But I know this much: guys who can't decide what they want are the worst."Susie said, "Yeah, guys like that are just awful. I always thought Xander was a great guy, especially with Abigail, but I guess I was wrong."The conversation unintentionally turned to Abigail. Stella quickly shot Susie a warning glance, hinting not to touch on Abigail's painful past. Abigail managed a small smile and stayed quiet. They
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Abigail and her friends had a tradition of celebrating New Year together. They always ensured they were the first to wish each other a joyful New Year when the holiday arrived. However, things had changed now; the people she celebrated New Year with were different, and the atmosphere was not the same as before.While Abigail was reminiscing about past New Years, her phone suddenly rang, pulling her back to the present. She initially thought it might be her friends Melody and Felix, but she was surprised to see "Keith" on the caller ID.Keith had been missing in action since the collapse of Zane Corporation and the subsequent news of Xander's death. Abigail had not expected him to contact her, especially not on New Year. With a mix of curiosity and apprehension, she answered the phone."Mr. Jackman, Happy New Year!""Ms. Renee, Happy New Year! It's been a long time. How have you been?""I'm doing well, thank you. And you?""I'm good too."After a brief pause, Keith tried to keep
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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
