A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

Sean accompanied Emily and Beryl to the restaurant, and the atmosphere between them was harmonious.

The waiter went to them and said, "Sir, madam, and lovely little lady, may I take your order?"

Obviously he considered them as a family of three. Sean's mood brightened considerably upon hearing that, but Emily immediately denied it.

"Sorry, we're not a couple," she told the waiter.

Sean's face fell and his eyes turned gloomy in an instant.

The waiter was puzzled about their relationship, but he knew he shouldn't ask more questions.

Emily ordered several dishes, pretending that she hadn't seen her brother's unhappy face. She had deliberately explained to the waiter that they were not a couple.

Though she could not always tell what attitude Sean held towards her, she had hoped that he would give up on pursuing her. He said he would, but the ambiguity he showed from time to time made her doubtful.

If he still craved taking her as lover, then she couldn't figure out why at other times he treated her as his sister.

Instinctively she knew that she had to demarcate their relationship as that of siblings, so that he could clearly understand her position on it, and that he could believe her standpoint to be set.

Although the two adults were wrapped up in their own pensive moods, they were careful not to show any signs which might confuse Beryl. The child innocently continued enjoying her meal.

After the meal, Sean treated them with a visit to the amusement park. To the undiscerning viewers they were a happy family of three enjoying the attractions.

He even insisted on buying a family package to enter the amusement park.

Emily watched him having a good time with Beryl, and though she took pictures of them, she was concerned as he was acting out of character today. Confused by her emotions and the awkward situation, she was somewhat distracted.

But she could not determine what was different about Sean and his unusual behavior.

Feeling uneasy, she thought of Jacob, who was still in the laboratory.

for Sean to lie to

would not risk my life to hurt Jacob, simply because he

fears a little, but she could not completely

and ride on the Ferris Wheel together. Pretty please!" Her little

was about to answer, when suddenly Sean slipped his arm tightly around her waist. Before she could

contact with terra firma, she clung to Sean's neck. "Put me down!" Emily demanded.

said, "You grabbed me so tightly. Are you sure that you want me to put you

hand and struggled in his arms disconcerted, "Sean, what are you...

and instead hugged her even tighter, "If

hadn't let her go to Z country, then she would never have

not going to run away. Put me down. We can't be seen like this!" Embarrassed she struggled in

do something even more outrageous later!" He threatened with a smile.

"Sean!" she shouted.

I'll kiss you," he cautioned.

then and stared at him angrily, "Sean!" Her voice grew high

her anger. Feeling her resistance fade, he embraced her delicate body almost greedily. Suddenly he noticed that Beryl was looking at them with large, puzzled eyes. He quickly explained, "Mommy is

uncle acting a little strange, Beryl still answered

how to explain what was happening to Beryl, and not wanting to quarrel with Sean

took Beryl's hand and carried Emily into the bucket

now?" She asked demurely, gritting her teeth in frustration at having had to put up with his violation of trust for such a long time

out the scenery below the Ferris wheel.

amazing!" she cheered. Emily was however not interested,

is even more breathtaking. Then you have the twinkling stars above and the rainbow colored neon lights below. It is fantastic. It's a pity that it's daytime now. But I can bring you

would be wonderful, thank you, uncle." Beryl answered sweetly, "Can we bring Daddy here with us, next time? I want him to

if you like," he agreed calmly. Then he shifted the topic cleverly, "Beryl, do you

legend? Tell me!

people sitting in it will be blessed by God. If a couple in love, kiss at