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,"
Instead of answering, he just dismissively waved his hand and drove
giving it any thought, Louis headed
father was 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 go to the golf
to eat lunch together. It didn't matter
that far from the mall. Once Louis parked the car, he decided to walk to the
of the jewelry store, he thought he saw a familiar figure on
do you need a gift box for
asked politely. Louis felt that maybe he had lost his mind. He nodded slightly at the saleslady. When he walked out of the shop, he happened to
just as he had expected. "I'm so sorry for making
in front of him from top to bottom. She looked beautiful with makeup on, but it didn't make
our situation is complicated, if you know what I mean," Louis said frankly. There was really no need for them to
each other in order to unite their clans. They both minded their own business and also
I still have to come here, even if we are just pretending that we love each other. Is your family forcing you to marry me? When should we get married?" Janet
their relationship was going nowhere, it would be best for him to find another woman
you enjoyed yourself enough these past few years?" Janet said with a teasing smile. She was a charming
to order anything at all, so he just told the waiter that he would like to order the same
she looked quite excited. "You're giving me so many gifts. Are these considered tokens of
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