Married At First Sight By Gu Lingfei

Evan had been waiting outside the gates of the Du Group since the afternoon. Hours had passed, and he hadn't even caught a glimpse of Abby. When she finally picked up his call, relief washed over him. "I still have some work to finish," Abby said coolly. "I won't leave until it's done. What do you want?"

The confirmation that she was still in the office reassured Evan. At least she hadn't left while he'd been waiting. A smile crept onto his face.

"Abby, it's already dark, and it's time for dinner. Aren't you hungry? How about this-come out for a meal with me. After we eat, I'll bring you back so you can finish your work. Sound good? Or," he added quickly, "how much work do you have left? I bought us movie tickets. Once you're done, we can catch a show together."

Abby's response was as cold as ever. "Evan, I'm sorry, but I don't have time. When I'm done here, I'll head home for dinner. It's rare that I don't have to go to a business dinner tonight, and I'd like to rest."

In reality, Abby already had plans to meet up with her girlfriends at the pedestrian street later that evening. They were going shopping at 8 PM, and she had no intention of spending time with Evan.

chasing her for a single day, and he was already suggesting dinner and a movie?

given her heart to him. And what had he said? That he could never fall in love with her. He had told her to give up, apologizing as if that would erase the

been reluctant to pick up Spencer at the airport on Saturday, but now

had always shared a sibling-like bond. And Spencer's heart belonged to someone else. But spending time with him might make Evan uncomfortable, maybe even

spent more time with

"Alright, forget

spicy food. Can you even handle