Chapter 203

Again, Emily turned her eyes to stare at everyone present in the garden. Her eyes landed on Richard, who tried to force a smile to his eyes while trying to conceal how uncomfortable he was with the turn out of events.

Barbara had an indifferent look clouding in her face, with a glint of shock and surprise passing through them.

She was jealous.

Richard had beads of sweats forming on his forehead and with his last strength, he prevented his legs from giving him away.

Barbara suddenly swirled around to catch a glimpse of the expression on his face. Inasmuch as he behaved as though he weren’t moved, she swore that she could see some emotions hiding in his eyes.

“Don’t keep the young man waiting!” A young lady’s voice from the crowd pierced through Emily’s thoughts and jerked her back to the present.

“Ohh! Oh my God!” Emily gasped as she returned her gaze to Brian, who knelt patiently on the ground, with his eyes beaming with excitement.

“Brian! I will…”, she trailed off when she felt a s