Chapter 438

After sending Annie away, Holly also dismissed Leitia and Cooper for the night. She then called Bryce, confirming that he wouldn't be coming over tonight. Only then was she at ease.

It wasn't that she had anything to hide. She was just worried that Bryce might get jealous and suspicious. She would have to coax him then.

Coaxing him wasn't a big deal, actually. But she simply didn't want to upset Bryce.

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The sky turned completely dark half an hour later, leaving only the streetlamps to illuminate the area. Somehow, the light that usually seemed ordinary now felt as gentle as the moonlight.

Abelin pressed the bell.

Holly limped over with her swollen ankle to open the door.

She walked past the courtyard and opened up the gates. She then looked up at Abelin's face, sweeping her gaze from his eyebrows to his eyes and down to the slope of his nose.

She couldn't contain her excitement as she asked, "Are you really Abel?"

Abelin's gaze softened as he smiled and replied, "Yes, I'm Ab