NovelEnglishChapter 386 Sean was definitely going to do his job if Candy didn't backoff.
In the end, Candy didn't want to embarrass herself. She quiddy pulled her hand back when she noticed bystanders approaching.
"You're going to regret being so stubborn one of these days Taylor!" she snapped, then stormed off in anger. Sean turned to me. "Are you alright, Miss Jones?" "I'm fine, don't worry," I said, reassuring him before retuming to my work, unfazed by Candy's threat.
Families were gathering, and fireworks echoed through the skies back home, while we celebrated joyfully in Medhelanon.
There were many fellow citizens around the globe, so it was easy to feel the festive spirit, even abroad. In fact, I had a bit to drink during lunch and felt slightly dizzy.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtOn the way back to the hotel, I saw a couple kissing openly on the street—a sight that mademiss Soren more than ever.
I couldn't help but try calling him. The phone rang for a while, and I was just about to hang up when he finally answered.
"Hello, Taylor." His voice was surrounded by laughter and cheerful noise. He sounded like he was enjoying himself.
I could hear the crackling of fireworks on his end and asked, curious, "Are you playing with fireworks?" "Yeap. It's fine-the Kenway residence is far from the city, and we've set them up in the courtyard," Soren whispered probably heading back indoors because the fireworks faded into the background.
He was pr "What's up? Is your dinner party over?" he asked, his tone laced with concern.
I had told him earlier that we'd be having a gathering in the afternoon, followed by a half-day break for everyone to rest.
"We just left. We're walking back to the hotel now. Have you had your reunion dinner yet?" With a seven-hour tdifference, it was close to 9:00 p.rm back home, though it was still bright and sunny in Medhelanon "The elders are still eating. I'm with the kids, helping thern play with fireworks. I almost missed your call because of that." I was taken aback. "You're playing with the kids? Shouldn't you be with the elders?" "I already spent stwith them," he replied casually, his tone giving no hint of anything unusual.
It wasn't until days later that I would learn the truth from Soleil.
12 Clamer 256 +26 BONUS Their extended family gathered for the reunion dinner, and the group was so large that they needed two tables to accommodate everyone.
After a few rounds of drinks, the relatives began pressuring Soren to settle down and marry.
Without hesitation, Soren declared that he already had a friend and was ready to marry at any time.
But William immediately interjected-Soren could marry, But only someone else.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe tension between them soured the mood, plunging the room into an awkward silence.
Soren seized the opportunity to excuse himself, using the children as a reason to slip away from the table.
At the time, I was completely unaware of any of this.
I was still oblivious to what had transpired when Soren asked gently, "Are you feeling Tonely there? Should I E ckeep you company?" His question snappedback to the present. "What do you mean? You're coming here?" "I've still got a week before work starts again, and there's nothing much forto do at home." My heart raced as wild hopes filled my mind.
Even so, I asked, "How do you usually celebrate the festival? You can't be feeling bored just this year, right?" Soren paused.
I could hear him settling into a seat; his voice softening as he answered, "Usually I'd travel somewhere with Richard and the others. Sometimes, I'd have to work overtime.
"Either way, the week would fly by. But this year... every day has felt like a year since you left for your En.
business trip."
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