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'Oh gosh, this is so annoying!' Xander was always so straightforward; it left her at a loss."What do you mean 'but'?" Xander asked."Don't like me too much, wait for me..." She thought, 'He should wait until I like him back. It's not fair if he's the only one liking me and not getting a response.'Her words were unclear, but Xander understood her. "I'll wait for you, no matter how long it takes."Abigail thought, 'He's using his deep, sultry voice to bewitch me again. No, I can't be swayed by him.' She quickly looked out the car window and opened it a bit, hoping the fresh air would clear her muddled mind.The car continued on, reaching Abigail's apartment complex after about 40 minutes. It was the weekend, so the place was particularly crowded, and the parking lot was full.Abigail looked around, saying, "The underground parking is full today, Mr. Zane. Should we find a spot in the nearby mall?""There are spots on the street. I'll find one," Xander replied."Parking on the s
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A few gossiping women, envious of others' successes, started to chit-chat."That man obviously looks wealthy and handsome. When people choose partners, they usually go for someone in their league. How could he possibly be with a girl from out of town?""Maybe he already has a fiancée or wife, and he's just after her beauty, just to have a bit of fun. Whoever falls for it loses.""What kind of car was that again? The logo had a horse on it; it looked pretty pricey.""That's a Porsche. My daughter and son-in-law drive one too. To get the full package, it costs over 1 million dollars, so expensive. I cringe at the idea of spending so much on a car, but my son-in-law didn't even blink when he swiped his card. That's how rich people are; a couple of million is nothing to them.""This one has a bigger horse. It's not a Porsche; it's a Ferrari.""What's a Ferrari? It can't be better than my daughter and son-in-law's Porsche."A young man passing by interjected, "Even the cheapest Ferra
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"I can carry this stuff. No problem," Xander said."Stinky Caterpie." Melody laughed and said, "Mr. Zane cares about you. If he wants to carry it, let him."'I guess Mr. Zane passes,' Felix thought, referring to it as the first little test.The group walked into the apartment complex and headed toward Block 10. It was an old building with two elevators, each serving six apartments. With so many people living there, the elevator was crowded and already filled with several people waiting.As the elevator rose from the basement to the first floor, the doors opened to reveal a full cabin. More people waiting outside rushed in. Abigail was worried someone might push Xander, so she pulled him tightly into a corner of the elevator. Melody and Felix, accustomed to the daily squishing in the elevator, ended up in the opposite corner.A young and attractive couple always drew attention wherever they went, and many eyes were involuntarily attracted to them. Although they were all neighbors i
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As a clean freak, Xander could not stand having dirty clothes on. Abigail, seeing him put up with it, felt a pang in her heart."We're almost home. When we get there, you can change, and I'll wash it for you."Xander would not wear a stained shirt twice. So, he usually carried two or three extra outfits, just in case. Abigail was the one who usually prepared these for him. During their private outing today, she had not thought about it, and ironically, his shirt got soiled.Before Xander could say anything, Felix interjected with a hint of mockery, "Xander is a grown man, not a delicate little girl, Caterpie. What's the big deal if his clothes get a bit dirty?"Abigail gave Felix a warning look, and, reluctantly, he shut his mouth.Soon, they reached the 15th floor.Felix, picking up the lightest bag, stepped ahead. "Caterpie, I'll open the door first. You carry the rest."Abigail knew Felix was testing Xander, but it was unnecessary. She had spent more time with Xander than Fel
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His kiss was unlike the few times he had kissed her before. This time, it was intensely assertive. It was as if he were not just overpowering her physically but was also intent on claiming her soul.After what felt like forever, he released her, caressed her flushed face and asked, deep-voiced, "Thinking of sleeping with all the handsome men in the world, huh?"Abigail did not answer. She knew this man, Xander, had a particularly strong desire to possess her and if he believed Melody's words, he would undoubtedly "deal" with her when they got home. She had never imagined that he would be so daring as to lock the room door and "deal" with her on the spot.'He's so overpowering. It's unreasonable!' she thought."Silent, huh?" He bent down again, passionately kissing her lips. But a brief taste was far from enough for him. He continued his eager exploration, savoring her. It took a while, a time so long that Abigail began to struggle for breath. She felt as if her soul was about to dr
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Just as the word "divorce" was about to escape her lips, Xander swiftly silenced her with a kiss, blocking the word he disliked."I don't mistrust you. It's just that intense jealousy clouded my mind."Worried he might say something wrong, Xander said no more. He took the shirt from Abigail's hands and quickly put it on. It was also a white shirt, baggy and long when worn by her. But it fit him just right, as if it were made for him. Abigail ignored him, taking his dirty white shirt to clean it, leaving him alone in her room.This was Xander's first time in Abigail's room, which was much smaller than he had imagined. The room had a single bed that was five feet long, a row of wardrobes, and a desk. With these furnishings, the room hardly had any extra space. But it was tidy, warm, and cozy. A sachet hung by the window, filled with what must be herbs and spices, giving off a soothing and calming scent. On the window ledge was a cushion, a small table, and on it, a tablet and a notebo
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"Why don't you help me wash the vegetables, Mr. Zane?" Before Xander could answer, Felix added another statement, "Never mind, I won't trouble you. I'll wait for Caterpie to return with the ketchup and ask her to help."Xander, a smart man, understood Felix's subtle hint. "I came here to help, not to have you test me with Abigail."Felix blinked in surprise, then said, "Really?""Abigail, my wife, counts you as her best friend and childhood companion," Xander replied.His words, both straightforward and sincere, touched Felix. He was not an unreasonable person; he just could not bear the thought of Abigail getting hurt again. When faced with Xander's sincerity, Felix's tone softened significantly. "As Melody mentioned, Caterpie truly is a gem. You must cherish her. Promise me you'll never hurt her or make her upset."Xander remembered Felix's words well. "She's my wife; it's my duty to keep her happy and protect her."Whether or not he could fulfill his promise, his words were co
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Abigail, blushing, shot Xander a quick glance before leaving the room.Melody, always watchful of the couple, certainly did not miss that brief exchange. As soon as Abigail left the kitchen, Melody dragged her into her room. "Stinky Caterpie, we weren't done chatting on WhatsApp. Let's continue now."Abigail's face was still flushed, which was even more intense due to the hot weather. She feared that continuing the chat would overheat her. "Could you turn down the AC a bit?"Melody adjusted the temperature while speaking. "You should have seen the way your man was looking at you. So sweet, so smitten."Hearing Melody's words, Abigail felt a small thrill of joy, although she feigned modesty. "He's not the type to wear his heart on his sleeve. How did you know he was smitten with me?"Melody said, "I can see. It's pretty clear. Don't tell me you didn't feel it at all."Abigail confessed, "I did feel it, and that's why I'm nervous."Melody asked, "Why are you nervous?"Abigail exp
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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
