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.”

support, Emmeline found it difficult

went over and helped her

you the whole time. It seems like you’re

nodded her head before she

then I can’t imagine Mr. Abel wanting to help you.” Evelyn lowered her voice and said, “He told me that

that so? I

doesn’t want to hurt you.

to be hurt, “So that’s

gaze carried malice as she

me that he was going to marry

said, “How is that even possible? Liz told me that you didn’t even know what

Let’s just see where

were talking, Abel turned around and pulled

said in a flirty tone, “It still hurts a lot.

reached around her waist and

to his shoulders, Emmeline turned

My husband is

daze as

hall on the second

was accompanied by the lavishly dressed Lizbeth, and the two

also merrily going about

held her hand as

Adrien noticed they were here and quickly ran up to

“Emmeline, you’re here!”

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