Married At First Sight By Gu Lingfei

Abby didn't mince words. "It's not a good time. I've got clients to deal with. That's it-you should head back." With that, she hung up the phone quickly.

She knew Evan could be persistent, but this was next-level clingy. How many days had it even been? Abby glanced at the date. It hadn't even been a full month since work resumed after the New Year. Why did it feel like time was dragging?

Adalee had advised her to hold out for at least six months-no giving Evan any hope, no letting him off easy. Let him feel the sting of chasing her. After half a year, Abby could start to sprinkle in a little sweetness, just enough to keep him hooked but still working for it. Once she had him completely wrapped around her finger, she could finally let him in. They'd spend time together as a couple, and eventually, they'd get married.

The whole process would take at least two years.

After all, the one-year deadline Grandma York had given Evan had long passed.

Deep down, Abby didn't blame Evan. She had too many secrets, too many layers she hadn't peeled back. Even now, she hadn't come clean about being Fox.

They were the same person. Evan just didn't

be upset, it was Evan. He was the one who'd

but Abby wasn't going to follow it to the letter. Once she got through these next few months, she'd

were for Fox. But Fox was just Abby in disguise. That

from the window and walked back to the

been on the phone with Evan, she'd kept her voice low,

was Evan, wasn't it?" Spencer asked

Abby nodded.

he bought movie tickets. Wanted to take me after work," Abby said casually. "I haven't been to the movies in years. Honestly,

it was the news or business programs. She didn't have the time-or the patience for TV shows or