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,"
reminded Louis before he left home. Instead of answering, he just dismissively
giving it any thought,
was sure that his 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 course together.
to eat lunch together. It didn't matter whether they loved each other or not. His
to walk to
through the glass display of the jewelry store, he thought he saw a familiar figure on the
do you need a gift
maybe he had lost his mind. He nodded slightly at the saleslady. When he walked out of the shop,
just as he had expected. "I'm so sorry for
at all. He looked at the woman in front of him from top to bottom. She
is complicated, if you know what I mean," Louis said frankly. There was really no need for them to hide anything
wed each other in order to unite their clans. They both minded their own business and also made sure to clear up everything
know. But 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?"
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 woman and start a family. It would satisfy his parents too. To be obedient, he knew that
enjoyed yourself enough these past few years?" Janet said with a teasing smile. She was a
order anything at all, so he just told the waiter
few gifts in front of Janet and saw that she looked quite excited. "You're giving me so many gifts. Are these considered
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