They held hands as they walked into the mall and talked about Jenny's recent events as they shopped. Once Stephanie learned everything, she said, "Evan really went too far. Did he honestly think he could trap you in there forever?"As Jenny's long-time friend, she knew that even if Jenny couldn't find an escape plan quickly, she would never give up and spend the rest of her life with Evan.Jenny smiled bitterly. She would probably never understand what went through Evan's head, but she guessed that with all their years apart, Evan no longer understood her."Well, what about you and Alec? You didn't agree to be with him just because he saved you, did you?" Stephanie didn't think that Jenny would be so impulsive. If she were the type to agree to be in a relationship because of one kind gesture, she would have gotten together with Evan ages ago.Jenny was quiet for a bit before speaking. "We probably fulfilled our destinies by being together. If it weren't for Evan's scheme, I might h
"When are you and Alec planning to marry?" Stephanie directed the topic of the conversation toward Jenny and Alec. "Oh, I mean, remarry."Jenny had nothing to say to that. "It's still early." Jenny still had yet to plan a marriage."I envy you so much. You are all marrying and getting together, and I'm still single," Stephanie exclaimed sadly.Jenny didn't pity her. Instead, she rolled her eyes. "There are so many people out there willing to be in a relationship with you. But do you want to?""I do." Stephanie just wanted a normal love story, unlike her incident with Paul."Then try it out with Leonard," Jenny suggested.Stephanie pursed her lips and said softly, "I'll see. Who knows if he actually likes me? I don't want to overdo things.""The choice is yours. As long as you won't regret it." Stephanie may be her good friend, but she couldn't make the decisions for her. Things like love had to be sorted out on her own.They talked as they shopped, and soon they bought plenty o
They came quickly. As Jenny had suspected, Max was next to Jade when she called. Hence, he came, too."It's been a while since we've met, Jenny." Max was still the charming man he was. However, he looked easier on the eyes. It could be a psychological thing.Jenny couldn't help teasing him. "Yeah. I remember that you even wanted to pursue me before. What a pity you gave up in the end."Max was speechless. He snuck a glance at Jade and coughed dryly. "I was just playing you. You're not even my type.""Oh really? You seemed pretty serious about it at the time. Aren't I right, Alec?" Jenny looked at Alec, who had long been by her side.Alec nodded solemnly. "I was afraid that you'd actually end up with her."Max wanted to cry. "What have I done wrong? Why are you torturing me?"Jade was right there. How could they say things like that? Furthermore, he hadn't wanted to pursue Jenny back then. He just wanted to make Alec angry."I'm just telling the truth." Jenny smiled.Max was ex
Jenny did not say anything to that. They seemed to have already prepared everything. "Is there anything that you need me to help with?""We actually do," Max said, smiling. But then, Jade continued for him, "We've already planned out the wedding, but I haven't found my bridesmaids yet. So, I was thinking of making you and Stephanie my bridesmaids.""Of course, I can!" Jenny agreed at once. She would gladly do it. But then, she asked, "I've divorced. Wouldn't that affect anything? Bridesmaids are supposed to be unmarried.""It's okay. I don't care about all that." What Jade wanted was to have her friends be her bridesmaids. She didn't care if they were divorced or married.Jenny had no reason to refuse now. "That's settled, then."Then, she said, "Are the groomsmen decided?"Max nodded. "Yup."They were his subordinates. He didn't care about formalities like that as long as the groomsmen weren't as handsome as he was. He only cared about who he married."Why didn't you ask me
Jenny nodded in satisfaction at his attitude. "Jade is my family. If you make her suffer, I'll beat you up!"The Walters could easily defeat the Pearsons. Of course, Jenny didn't want that to happen. She would prefer to see Jade and Max happily married."You're worrying too much." Max smiled. "Why would I be in such a hurry to marry her if I didn't like her?" He couldn't wait to marry Jade. He loved her that much and wouldn't let anyone object."How come I've never seen you so deeply in love?" Jenny teased. Perhaps she was still biased against Max.After all, Max had given her the impression that he was a player. If he had just been honest from the start, this wouldn't be a problem now."Well, maybe it's because…" Max cocked his head and looked at her, "you're not the person I like."Jenny was speechless."And she doesn't need you to like her," Alec continued, glaring at him.Back then, if he hadn't known that Max didn't actually like Jenny, he would have punched him in the fac
She no longer turned the pages of the book she was reading. She merely stared at him as if she just couldn't get enough of him.Her gaze was scorching. Even Alec, who was preoccupied with work, could feel it. However, he said nothing and pretended not to notice. He kept on working, albeit a little distracted.While preoccupied, Jenny had gone up to his desk. She knocked on his table. "You're daydreaming."Alec looked at her. Right now, Jenny looked mesmerizing. "Your gaze was distracting me.""Are you done with work?" she asked."I'm fine," he replied.Jenny smiled. "Fine?""Well, if you're planning on doing something afterward, I'm done with work. But if you're not planning on doing anything, I'll just keep on working." Alec's words were straight to the point. His actions proved to be even more so.Instantly, Jenny was pulled into his arms. "Which one are you choosing?" he asked.She leaned against his solid chest, hearing his heartbeat. She blushed. "Do I have a choice?"Sh
"But you needn't worry. Warren is looking after him. Normally, nothing really happens." Alec didn't know who he was comforting—Jenny or himself.Jenny didn't talk about it anymore. She was thinking of coming there often to see him so that they would have no regrets in the future.She couldn't help thinking of her own grandfather. Although he wasn't really her biological grandfather, Jenny still cared for him a lot. She was grateful that when he died, she was by his side.The plane landed, and they walked out of the airport. They sat in the car that Warren had prepared for them."Mr. Alec. Miss Jenny." Warren was in a good mood seeing them both.When he saw Jenny, he felt conflicted. Back then, he drove Jenny to City Hall to get her divorce agreement. He used to think she and Alec were not fated to be together. Who would have thought that their fate was already written in the stars?Alec didn't know what he was thinking. He asked, "How is my grandfather? Is he alright?""He's in
Alec smiled softly and looked at Jenny. "Grandpa, I only want Jenny as my wife. Of course, I won't let go of her.""Haha!" Old Mr. Faust laughed heartily. "See, you're creating trouble for yourself! Had you listened to me, things wouldn't have ended up this complicated!"Alec had only succeeded in making Jenny his girlfriend after the winding detour, which was still a far cry from her wife status in the past.Looking embarrassed, he rubbed his nose and said, "This shows that Jenny and I are destined to be. No matter how much we've gone through, we still end up together."Old Mr. Faust did not reply, as he had decided to close an eye on Alec's remark. After all, his grandson would never admit that he had been making dumb decisions in his relationship with Jenny.The three of them chatted for a while before Old Mr. Faust shooed Alec into the kitchen. "Go, go! The kitchen needs your help. I need a private chat with Jenny.""Sure, but you'd better not bully her," Alec replied, earnin