Jenny turned away from his hopeful eyes and focused on the food on her plate instead. She felt that it would be a little mean to reject him. However, going to the movies seemed inappropriate, given her current relationship with him. After all, they weren't a couple yet.Alec misread her hesitation as unwillingness, and it hurt him very much. Seeing how crestfallen he was, Jenny coughed to break the tension, suggesting, "Why don't you choose something else? Wouldn't watching a movie be boring?" No matter how she thought about it, going to the movies with Alec felt inappropriate. If she ran into anyone, they would misunderstand that something was going on between them."Everything works. You can choose whatever you like." Alec's eyes lit up immediately. It didn't matter what they did as long as Jenny was with him. After all, going to the movies was Vincent's idea. He had reported to Alec that going for dinner and movies was a popular dating activity, which was why he had suggested it
Jenny was put into a difficult situation by Jade's invitation. If she hadn't agreed to Alec, she wouldn't hesitate. Alas, she couldn't do that anymore. Sensing her hesitation, Jade narrowed her eyes at her suspiciously. "Hm? Do you have an appointment this afternoon?""It's not an appointment. I'm just going to visit the fashion exhibition," Jenny replied, not daring to look Jade in the eye."Perfect! I'll go with you to see what the popular designs are." Jade looked at Jenny intently as if she had seen through her.Jenny wanted to slap herself for admitting she was visiting the fashion exhibition. She should've just lied and said she was going home to sleep.Her perplexed look made Jade laugh. "Forget it, I'll go by myself. I don't want to disturb your date.""My date?" Jenny was shocked. "It's not a date. What are you talking about, Jade?""No? Didn't Alec drive you here just now? Aren't you planning to go to the exhibition with him?" Jade asked, leaving Jenny no room to refu
There was no way Alec would retreat simply because of his words. Instead, he forcefully broke Gilbert's grip, setting Jenny free. Glaring at him coldly, Alec said, "Since she's your sister, you shouldn't hurt her.""I'm not—""If there's nothing else, I'll excuse myself, Gilbert," Jenny said. She felt tired. Although she wasn't angry at Gilbert, she didn't know how to face him. With that, Alec led Jenny away. Gilbert stood as still as a statue, even when the car pulled out of sight. "I told you a long time ago that Jenny wouldn't accept it," Jade said with a sigh, suddenly appearing beside him. She was the first to know that Gilbert liked Jenny, having discovered it when she was in Orchid Village. She had told him a few times to let go of his feelings, but he never listened. Now, look at how things turned out. Gilbert turned to look at Jade. "Why can't she accept me? We aren't related by blood, and I am not worse than Alec." He didn't understand. Was it because they were siblin
When Alec was done explaining, Jenny asked nonchalantly, "I just asked where she was. Why are you telling me so much?""I'm afraid you'll misunderstand," Alec admitted with a wry smile.Never had Jenny imagined that there was a timid side to the dignified Mr. Faust. "Well, it's not like we have anything to do with each other, so there's no need to explain to me," she replied. Before Alec could say otherwise, they arrived at their destination, so he had no chance to speak his mind. "We're here."They got out of the car and headed to the exhibition together. Jenny had rejected the idea of going to the movies with Alec to avoid being misunderstood by others. However, as they walked into the venue, many people looked at them. From the looks on their faces, they recognized Alec. Jenny regretted her decision. She wished she had worn a mask."Mr. Faust." Soon, someone came up to say hello to him, seeming rather curious about Jenny. "Is this...your girlfriend?""No, not yet." Alec's
In the lobby of Perry Residence, Zack glared at Gilbert, who refused to budge an inch. "You really won't go upstairs?" Zack asked. "We're already here. Let's just go up to see Jenny, okay?""She doesn't want to see me." Gilbert didn't tell Zack that he had visited Jenny earlier and how differently she behaved around him."And you won't go to her just because of that?" Exasperated, Zack dragged him into the building. As he tugged on Gilbert's arm, he continued to say, "Hey, you were wrong. How can Jenny forgive you if you don't make the first move? Let me give you some advice. Tell Jenny sincerely that you don't like her anymore, and promise to see her as your younger sister. If you do that, everything will be fine, won't it?"Since the three of them grew up together, Zack hated to see how strained their relationship was. Hence, he tried his best to persuade Gilbert to give up his feelings for Jenny. He also brought him to find Jenny, hoping they could resolve their misgivings. Gil
Seeing Alec alone in the kitchen, Jenny felt a little sorry. "Please take a seat while I help him out in the kitchen," she told her brothers."Go, go." Zack waved her away. "We're all family. There's no need to be so polite."With that, Jenny left the living room and headed to the kitchen. However, Gilbert's face darkened because of what Zack had just said. "What do you mean? When did Alec become part of our family?""Isn't it a matter of time? Look at them; they're bound to get married again." With a smile, Zack intentionally took a jab at Gilbert's sore spot. He wanted Gilbert to understand that it was impossible for him to be with Jenny."Don't you know how Alec treated Jenny? How can you support him, Zack? Do you really treat Jenny as your sister?" Gilbert scolded. He was already angry the moment he saw Alec in Jenny's house, and Zack's words only added fuel to the fire.Zack shrugged, saying, "She's my sister, so I wish nothing but happiness for her.""Alec can't give her ha
Alec couldn't be bothered with Gilbert. In the past, he considered Gilbert as a potential threat. However, after the way Jenny reacted to her brother, he was completely at ease. However, since Jenny was around, he couldn't make his dislike of Gilbert too obvious. Hence, he poured Gilbert a glass of wine. "Would you like a drink?""Yeah." Gilbert didn't think that Alec could hold alcohol better than him. The three men downed their glasses while Jenny ate her food. Jenny thought how cozy the moment would've been if Gilbert hadn't done what he did. The three men continued drinking, till the point that they were becoming a little tipsy. Seeing that, she was a little worried. "Stop drinking and have some food," she said, feeling helpless at the sight of them downing glass after glass. However, they insisted on drinking. One might even think that they were in a drinking competition. Jenny then ignored them and headed to the sofa to sketch her designs.An hour later, Alec and Zack black
Gilbert was stunned as he never thought his feelings had hurt Jenny. "Jenny, I—""Gilbert, I know you never intended to hurt me. But your feelings hurt me. It hurts that they ruined the siblinghood we shared for so many years. Do you understand?" That was the reason why she had avoided Gilbert. She was afraid of the situation she was currently in, afraid that she couldn't even call him her brother. They had spent so many years together, was it all going to end just like that?Gilbert was silent for a while, wearing a pained smile. "That's why you will never like me, right? Even if I don't want this brother-sister relationship?""Yes." Jenny nodded without hesitation, looking him in the eye. "If you give up on our siblinghood, it will only make me hate you." She didn't want things to evolve to that state. Gilbert sighed as if he had resigned to his fate. "I know.""So, what is your choice?" Jenny asked warily, afraid that Gilbert would still insist on pursuing her. If he did, what