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,"
before he left home. Instead of answering, he just dismissively
really giving it any thought, Louis headed towards
him upon his arrival and inform him that he and Janet's father were going to play some
a predictable plan, but it would mean that Louis and Janet would be forced to eat lunch together. It didn't matter whether they loved each other or
car, he decided to walk to the jewelry store in the mall. Following Emily's advice, he bought a necklace to give to Janet.
figure on the other side of it. He wanted to follow that person, but
you need a
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 pass Taylor, but he thought he was just imagining
an hour late, just
was sorry at all. He looked at the woman in front of him from top to bottom. She looked beautiful with makeup on, but
situation is complicated, if you know what I mean," Louis said frankly. There was really no need for them to hide anything from each
rich and powerful family. Neither of them found it odd that they were being forced to wed each other in order
even if we are just pretending that we love each other. Is your family forcing you to marry me? When should we get
he no longer had feelings for Taylor. He figured that since Taylor had made it clear that their relationship was going nowhere, it would be best for him to find another
smile. She was a charming lady, and Louis could admit that. She gave
have the urge to order anything at all, so he just told the waiter
Janet and saw that she looked quite excited. "You're giving me so many gifts. Are these considered
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