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.”

it difficult to

over

why Mr. Abel was supporting you the

she corrected

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

softly, “Is that so? I couldn’t

“That’s because he doesn’t want to hurt you. Mr. Abel

pretended to be hurt, “So that’s

was gentle, but her gaze carried malice as she said, “Don’t be. The heart is a fickle thing, after

me that he was going to marry

“How is that even possible? Liz told me that

knows? Let’s just see where it

them were talking, Abel turned around and pulled Emmeline in. Lowering his head, he asked softly, “Are you

and said in a flirty tone,

word, Abel reached around her

on to his shoulders, Emmeline

husband is going to take me

a daze as her face

reached the banquet hall on the second

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

and Julianna were also

Emmeline down, then held her hand as

noticed they were here and quickly ran

“Emmeline, you’re here!”

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