Abigail pinched herself secretly to confirm she wasn’t dreaming.

Jacob held a plate with two pieces of dessert. He wore a gentle smile as he handed it to her.

“I wasn’t sure which one you’d like, so I brought both,” he said softly. “I’ve checked this one. It’s low in sugar and won’t make you gain weight. It’s okay to have a little.”

Abigail couldn’t hide her smile as their hands touched when she received the plate. Her heart skipped a beat, and her mind went blank.

Jacob wasn’t doing much better. He had impulsively stood up to defend her when he saw her surrounded by the press, but he worried he had done more harm than good.

What if the troublesome reporters started writing fake stories about her, making her life even more difficult?

He brought two desserts to make amends and handed them over. His heart started racing like never before when he accidentally brushed her hand.

They both blushed and lowered their heads, unable to look at each other.

“T-Thank you for just now,” Abigail’s voice was barely audible.

“It’s fine, just doing what I can. I hope it doesn’t cause you more problems.”

“Hey!” Someone suddenly shouted.

Abigail and Jacob turned their heads simultaneously and noticed Jackie standing behind them. He crossed his arms, pushed up his glasses, and pointed at them indignantly.

“What kind of trouble are you causing? It’s like you two are the trouble itself!

“Mr. Welsh! Do you know how many times I’ve created opportunities for you? I even dismantled the battery of the van to keep it in the workshop for a few more days. All for the sake of getting you two together!

“Our Abigail was being criticized like that today, and I endured it without saying a word!

I could for you.

the attention of some other artists. They turned

just ‘I like you’! I’ll say it for you both if you’re not saying

nearly

then at Abigail to tell Jacob,

eyes, looking

he did not seem averse to the situation. On

walked over with Zuko, both

happily, hugging Abigail tightly. “It’s finally

still feeling a bit dazed,

congratulating him for finally

isn’t exactly accurate!” someone joked. “Mr. Welsh hasn’t held Abigail in his

right! Give her a

Jacob and Abigail.

with an affectionate

as everyone was laughing heartily, the entire hall suddenly fell

saw Janine arriving with the Baker

up to greet them. When the Bakers arrived, the gala became

with a smile. “You came without telling me

lovingly patted her hand. “I used to make a bold claim that the Bakers wouldn’t participate in any Hamerton

happened today? Did the

daughter and my precious granddaughter. Is that okay?” Janine looked at Zephyr like he was

her precious daughter—it was Cordelia. But

and Cordelia holding Janine on one side each. The close bond between the three generations really made them

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