Emmeline frowned as she tried her best to move as naturally as she could.

However, it was evident that every step was uncomfortable for her.

“This is all your fault. I can’t even walk properly now!”

Revealing a playful smile, Abel leaned next to her ear and said, “This is punishment for trying to trick me. If you do it again, I’ll make it even worse next time!”

“…” Emmeline pouted as she glared back at him, rebuking, “How can you be this happy about my misery when you’re the reason behind it?!”

“Oh, but…” Abel continued to whisper soft nothings by her ear, “I still want to go on.”

Emmeline’s cheeks reddened instantly and she gave Abel a hard pinch.

“Ouch!” Abel yelled.

His voice attracted the attention of the two guests in front.

It was the Murphy siblings from Altney, Flynn and Evelyn.

Realizing it was Abel and Emmeline, the two of them came to a halt.

“Mr. Abel, it’s been a while,” Flynn said as he reached for a handshake.

Abel let go of Emmeline’s hand and reciprocated the gesture out of courtesy.

“Mr. Flynn, long time no see.”

Emmeline found it difficult to keep

went over and helped

was wondering why Mr. Abel was supporting you

nodded her head before she corrected herself, “No, that’s not

Abel wanting to help you.” Evelyn lowered her voice and said, “He told

“Is that so? I

he doesn’t want to hurt you. Mr. Abel is such

be hurt, “So

was gentle, but her gaze carried malice as she said, “Don’t be. The

that he was going to marry me

me that you didn’t even know what

“Well, who knows? Let’s just

the two of them were talking, Abel turned around and pulled

leaned into his embrace and said in a flirty tone, “It still hurts a lot. It’s too difficult

around her waist and lifted

to his shoulders, Emmeline turned

Evelyn. My husband is going to take

there in a daze as

them reached the banquet hall on the second

accompanied by the lavishly dressed Lizbeth, and the two of them were busy

and Julianna were also

then held her hand as they

noticed they were here and quickly ran up to greet

“Emmeline, you’re here!”

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