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Emma nodded. "I just met him through Ron."Susie said, "He's quite something, you know. Alwyn looks up to him the most. There's a bunch of rumors about him, none too good. Outsiders tend to steer clear."She snuck a glance at Xander. "But after I've been around him with Alwyn a few times, I think he doesn't seem as bad as the rumors say. Sure, he's a bit quiet, not much for jokes, but that's about it."Not well acquainted with the group, Emma kept it brief. "We've all heard stories, but what he's really like, that's his own business."Susie got the hint. "So, what's the deal with you and Ron? Are you into him?"Emma cracked a smile. "Family arrangements, where's the room for like or dislike?"Hearing this, Susie's smile faded, revealing a more solemn expression. "Ah, every family has got its own set of challenges. People envy us for our backgrounds, but they don't see the troubles we face. In this day and age, to think we still don't have a say in our own marriages."Emma asked,
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If it were not so obvious that Susie had no such intention, Emma could have sworn Susie was just showing off.Having lived for eighteen years, Emma had never known what it felt like to have someone who genuinely cared about her. She figured maybe that was just how her life was going to be—without that kind of care.Then Susie chimed in. "Emma, let's just grab something to eat and forget those jerks."Emma nodded. "Sounds good."Alwyn, who had been playing cards, sidled up to Susie as soon as she took a seat. "Susie."Susie pushed him away. "What do you want?""Why did you ignore me when I called you over?""Why'd I join you if you're just playing cards?"Alwyn stretched an arm around Susie. "My bad. From now on, if you're not up for it, I won't drag you into these boring card games.""Oh, so you finally realize how boring your card games are to me?""Now I know."Seeing his sincere apology, Susie decided to let it slide. "From now on, if Emma is around, call me over. If she'
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Susie watched Emma play and felt a surge of excitement. "Alwyn, I'm in for the next game."Alwyn just chuckled. "Sure thing.""Are you guys trying to make me and Xander go broke or what? Xander was winning every hand before you let your wives join," said Lucas, glancing over at Xander. "I always thought Xander was tough with everyone. Didn't know he had a soft spot for his buddy's girl."Xander looked up, his eyes cold behind his sleek, silver glasses. "What's it going to take to shut you up?""A kiss from my crush would do."Lucas said it so smoothly, without batting an eye, that Emma and Susie both blushed.Alwyn reached out, tucking a loose strand of Susie's hair behind her ear. "Focus on your game, don't mind him."Ron nudged Lucas. "Mind the setting, will you?"Lucas asked, "Did I say something wrong?"Alwyn said, "Please, just zip it."Susie asked, "Alwyn, which card should I play?"Alwyn took Susie's hand gently, guiding her to pick and play a card.Lucas suddenly lo
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Emma knew even when she got a say, it was just in words; she never really got to decide. "I can eat anything; I'm not picky."Ron wished Emma would show some spine like she did at work, so not everyone could walk all over her.Susie took Emma by the arm. "Let's head out.""Okay." Emma agreed.Alwyn, who was trailing behind, looked at Ron. "What's your real deal with this unexpected fiancée of yours?"Ron gazed at Emma's slender figure, so delicate it seemed a gentle breeze could knock her over. "I just feel sorry for her and want to take care of her."Alwyn was not buying it. "After all these years, I never knew you had such a saintly side.""Well, now you do.""No real feelings for Emma?""None at all."Alwyn clapped Ron on the shoulder. "If you're not planning to marry her, don't get her hopes up. Giving her hope and not following through, that's the real harm."Ron asked, "Given she doesn't care about me, do you think I can actually hurt her?""So, she doesn't like you,
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Emma cracked a bitter smile. "You don't need to say sorry. It's okay."Ron said, "But the Blue family didn't close the door completely; they offered me a deal.""What kind of deal?""If you can get pregnant with my child before New Year and it's confirmed to be a boy, they agreed to let your sister come to Valtara."Emma squeezed her hands tight. "Ha, don't worry about them.""Emma.""Yeah?""I'm going to make myself stronger. I'll call off our engagement before it's too late. I won't marry someone I don't want to, and I won't let you marry someone you don't want to."Emma smiled, then started laughing and crying at the same time.Ron almost wiped her tears away but decided not to and pulled his hand back.Emma vigorously wiped away her tears. "You becoming stronger just means our engagement can be broken off. After it's broken off, I might become a laughingstock, an outcast. Or they might just make me marry someone else."I want to break free from their control, but that me
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Ron was pushed back two steps. He stared at the emergency room door, his expression blank. Though he opened his mouth several times, no words came out.Kerry pushed him again. "What are you standing here for? Quickly go see your father. He won't be able to rest in peace knowing he has an unfilial son like you."Kerry's words hurt Ron deeply, leaving him feeling suffocated.After a while, Ron came back to his senses and staggered toward the emergency room.Donald lay on the emergency operating table, his eyes closed, his face pallid.Rebekah was half-kneeling by the bedside, tightly holding Donald's hand as she cried hysterically.Approaching Donald, Ron was vividly reminded of Gary, whose face suddenly flashed in his mind.A year ago, Ron received news that Gary had passed away and was also lying on a similar operating table, his face so pale it was almost distorted.That face he knew so well suddenly seemed so foreign to him, so unfamiliar that he could barely recognize it.T
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Since no one came to pick Emma up, she had to take a taxi from her university to the area outside the villa where the Hagrid residence was located.After getting out of the taxi, it took her quite a while to walk to the Hagrid residence.There were many people at the house, including all Hagrid family members, close relatives, and friends. Emma's parents were there too. She was the last to arrive.As soon as she entered the yard, she heard someone say, "The jinx is here!"Emma looked in the direction of the voice and noticed a few people looking at her. But she could not confirm who said it.After Gary's passing, Donald's health deteriorated. Emma had nothing to do with Donald's death, but some people still blamed her for it.This mirrored the earlier situation where Ron was unjustly blamed for Donald's death. However, Ron's mental fortitude shielded him from being affected by their guilt-tripping.Emma opened her mouth, intending to retort. However, considering the setting, she
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Anthony said with a serious expression, "Ms. Blue is Ron's fiancée, chosen by Dad, and Donald also agreed with it. Quickly have her change her clothes and join Ron to greet and thank the visitors."Jake replied, "Okay. Ms. Blue, come with me."Emma followed Jake.Regina followed them and, after taking two steps, turned her head to smile at Anthony. "Thank you, Anthony."Anthony simply smiled, offering no response.In a faint voice, Audrey asked, "What does Regina want?"Anthony replied, "She's trying to please me."Audrey responded, "Such a cheap woman."Anthony said, "The Blue family is trying to cause trouble, but there's no need to bother about them."Audrey glanced at Ron, who was talking to the visitors, after briefly watching Emma's back. "You do know that Ron doesn't want to marry Emma, yet you still arrange for her to join him. Aren't you afraid he'll cause a scene?"Anthony replied with a cold smile, "I know, that's why I arranged it this way. I want him to cause a s
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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
