As the old saying went, aged ginger was more pungent. When Hunk used his smooth tactics, the young ones didn't stand a chance.
Standing by the door of the room, Louis wanted to say something, but decided against it. He and Emily were still talking to each other when they noticed their father slowly going downstairs.
"Do you want me to cover for you again?" Emily asked out of kindness. She had no idea if she would be scolded by the old man if she were to interfere.
With a sigh, Louis shook his head. Even though it was just a verbal argument, he still felt drained from that interaction. He didn't even know if it was because of his defeat from his father's insistence or because of his strong desire to protect the woman he loved.
"Are you sure you don't need my help?" Just from observation, Emily could feel how much her brother loved that woman. Even though she really wanted to help, there wasn't much she could do. Taylor was the type of woman who could easily touch others and gain their trust from just a few words. Despite that, it seemed that she was a difficult woman to love.
"Yeah. Thanks, though."
It was the only reply that Louis could give to his sister at that moment. He turned around and went back to his room. When he closed the door again, he found himself thinking of Taylor again. He knew he had to let go of the past, but it was easier said than done. He just felt lost. He still loved Taylor as much as before.
He had turned into a man who had lost his soul. Even his greetings had no life in them. It was as if he had turned into a zombie that mindlessly walked around the earth.
Whenever Louis saw his reflection in Emily's eyes, he could tell that he was no more than just an empty shell. He had no life left in him.
"You should at least buy a gift for Janet. I know you haven't seen each other for quite a long time, but I reckon she will be happy if you bring her a bunch of roses,"
he left home. Instead of answering, he just dismissively waved his hand and drove away.
giving it any thought, Louis headed
going to call him upon his arrival and inform him that he and Janet's father were going to play some golf. Then, they would both leave to
lunch together. It didn't matter whether they loved each other or not. His father was determined
LX Club wasn't that far from the mall. Once Louis parked the car, he decided to walk to the jewelry
a familiar figure on the other side of it. He wanted to follow that person, but he didn't know
need a gift box for the
Louis felt that maybe he had lost his mind. He nodded slightly at the saleslady. When he walked out of the shop, he
he went to LX Club, Janet arrived an hour late, just as he had expected. "I'm
from top to bottom. She looked beautiful with makeup on, but it didn't make him feel anything. His mind
what I mean," Louis said frankly. There was really no need for them to hide anything
they were being forced to wed each other in order
me? When should we get married?" Janet scanned
had feelings for Taylor. He figured that since Taylor had made it clear that their relationship was going nowhere, it would
smile. She was a charming lady, and Louis could admit that. She gave
much." Despite having read the menu several times, Louis still didn't have the urge to order anything at all, so he just told the waiter that he would like to order the same food as
a few gifts in front of Janet and saw that she looked quite excited. "You're giving me so many
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