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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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Abigail was unsure if she was reading too much into the situation. If her suspicions were correct, it was truly revolting. As Stella and Susie often remarked, a guy who's with one girl but fantasizing about another is just yucky, like having a really bad taste in your mouth.After a brief silence, Keith finally said, "You're misunderstanding things. I just thought of you over New Year and wanted to give you a call to check in.""Is that so? Well, then, Happy New Year to you and your family. It's late, and I need to get some sleep. Goodnight."After ending the call, Abigail gazed at her phone, deep in thought. Keith's extended silence during their conversation had validated her doubts. She pondered, 'Why does Xander act this way? Is it typical for guys to desire what they don't have?' Lost in these reflections, she scrolled to a number she knew well. She stared at it for a lengthy period, wrestling with herself, but ultimately, she could not bring herself to make the call.Keith, he
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Kane could not help but marvel at Xander's devotion. Right after a narrow escape from death, Xander bought a lavish house right next to the Blaus, just to be near his love. He even toyed with the idea of jumping over the fence to catch a glimpse of her. But the Blau family's security was no joke, and even after some time, Xander had not managed to get past it. On the eve of New Year, when Abigail was staying at the Blau's family retreat home for a New Year's Eve party, Xander saw his chance. Nervous about the medicine smell on him, he went overboard with cologne, ending up sneezing non-stop because of the strong fragrance.Xander said, "Arrange it, please. Tomorrow, I'm going to the Castle of Yore to see the snow.""You're still in a critical phase of recovery, Xander. I already bent the rules by letting you go out to meet Abigail a few nights ago. There's a heavy snowfall expected tonight, and it's really cold outside. You're not supposed to leave the house.""I just want to see he
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Even if Keith had not said that much, Kane would have already given in. "You follow Xander tomorrow. Make sure he doesn't get a cold. His resistance toward viruses is weak. If he catches a cold, the consequences would be unimaginable."Keith responded, "I'll take good care of him. Don't worry."Kane stared at him. "You still have the nerve to ask me not to worry? A few days ago, when he went to see Abigail, you said you'd take good care of him too. But what happened in the end?"Keith replied, "That night after Mr. Zane went into Abigail's room, he didn't allow me to follow him. I had no choice but to wait for him outside. Who knew he'd stay there for such a long time? If it wasn't for it getting bright, and Abigail almost waking up, he wouldn't have left."Kane wished he could use a broom to sweep at Keith. "What did you mean you had no choice? I told you to follow him to prevent him from doing things he shouldn't. Isn't that the purpose?"Keith promised, "I'll definitely stick t
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Abigail said, "Grandpa, this money..."To Johann, this amount of money was very insignificant. He responded, "You should spend this money tomorrow. It's a new year, you should buy yourself a couple of new clothes."Abigail said, "Grandpa, you had people custom-make many sets of clothes for me just a few days ago. I still haven't worn them yet. So, I won't be buying any new clothes. You should keep this money. The gift money I received today, we'll surely need to return the courtesy one day. I'm not close to them. So, you need to be the one who returns the courtesy."Johann unhappily stared at Abigail. "Do you think I'm short of this kind of money? You should keep the money the elders gave you. I know I need to return the courtesy. You don't have to worry about that."Abigail said, "I'm not close to them. It makes me a little uneasy to receive so much money from them."Johann replied, "It was all from the elders of our family. So, you just keep the money. You don't need to feel une
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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
