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 me?

it isn't. I told him that I would not live if Jacob died. He would not risk my life to hurt Jacob, simply because

a little, but she could not completely shake

mommy!" Beryl ran to her side and grabbed her hand excitedly, "Let's go and ride on the Ferris Wheel together.

suddenly Sean slipped his arm tightly around her waist. Before she

in surprise and, fearing the sudden loss of contact with terra firma, she clung to Sean's neck. "Put me down!"

me so tightly. Are

instantly released her hand and struggled in his arms disconcerted, "Sean, what are you... Please put me down, I can

listen to her and instead hugged her even tighter, "If I release you, you will run

ago. If he hadn't let her go to Z country, then she would never have been reunited

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

to blow off me, or I'll do something even more outrageous later!"

"Sean!" she shouted.

kiss you," he cautioned.

and stared at him angrily, "Sean!" Her voice grew high pitched with panic.

looking at them with large, puzzled eyes. He quickly explained, "Mommy is not listening to me, and doesn't want to get on the wheel. Shall I take

little strange, Beryl still answered obediently,

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

to have won this round, Sean took Beryl's hand and carried Emily into

can you let me go 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 now.

and pointed out the scenery

looks amazing!" she cheered. Emily was however not interested, and stared off into space, her cheeks

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 here at night

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

you like," he agreed calmly. Then he shifted the topic cleverly, "Beryl, do you know that there's a legend about the

were bright with curiosity, "What legend? Tell me! Tell

Ferris Wheel rises to its highest point, the people sitting in it will be blessed by God. If a couple in love,