She swallowed her words back and looked at him firmly. “You’re very thoughtful. Please make sure nobody hurts me then.”

“Yes!” Evan stared at her in all seriousness.

Their eyes connected and Nicole found herself lost in his gaze. Her heartbeat sped up as blood gradually rushed towards her face.

Knowing that she was blushing, she quickly lowered her head and scolded herself silently. You have a fiancé, Nicole—one that you have pursued yourself. How could you fall for another man! Though you can’t deny that he’s really eye-catching, it’s wrong to feel like this! How did you end up in this mess? Don’t be this shameless, dear self!

Seeing that the both of them suddenly became quiet, John secretly pulled a face as he followed Mr. Seet and Mrs. Seet around the garden like a puppy.

He then let out a cough. “Mr. Seet, I have to use the washroom. Please take good care of Ms. Nicole.”

“Sure.” Evan stared at him in satisfaction, grateful that he decided to leave at this time.

Just like that, they were all alone.

Nicole faltered in her steps. “I don’t feel like strolling anymore. Let’s head back.”

“Why so sudden?” the man asked as he studied her uneasy state.

“B-Because I’m tired,” she stuttered.

“Then let’s take a seat. The moon is pretty tonight and the air is fresh.”

It was not easy for him to have some alone time with his wife, so he definitely would not let this chance slip past his fingers.

lifted her head to stare at the argent-silver moon hanging in the sky. Its halo rested above

pretty. I

his eyes turned a bit misty. “You’re prettier to look at,” he commented in

she was still staring at the bright moon, her colored lips

and when she opened her eyes, Evan was already beside her, staring at her

heart skipped a beat as she pinched herself

it was inappropriate to have feelings for another man when she already had

it! Where is

mentally slapped herself before glancing at Evan

away from that poisonous

as he watched the woman

plan when a maid approached

“What did you say?”

lady outside asking to meet Evan. She said she knows

A strange lady?

furrowed his brows.

a lady wrapped in a long cloak entered

scanned her up and down, trying to figure out who she

“You are?”

woman slowly took off her

“I’m here for Evan.”

“Do you know him?”

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