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Brian inhaled deeply and refrained from opening the car door until the desire within him had cooled
down a bit.
As he gazed at Rosalynn’s lovely silhouette from behind, a gentle smile graced his lips, and his eyes
filled with warmth.
Just as he was about to trail after her, a voice called out from behind him.
“Brian.”
Brian pivoted and saw Selina and another woman emerging from the car, approaching him gracefully.
When Brian pondered Beal’s actions and Selina’s deceit about rescuing him, he pressed his lips
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇttogether, and a shadow fell over his face.
A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y
As they walked ahead, Rosalynn faintly discerned a voice calling out to Brian. She halted and turned to
see who it was.
Upon spotting Selina, her countenance also grew somber.
What a strange twist of fate!
“Brian, what a surprise! Are you here for a meal too?”
Selina approached Brian with a soft smile.
Brian responded with a chilly tone and began to stride in Rosalynn’s direction.
The woman accompanying Selina quickly interjected, “Mr. Hughes, it’s been a while. I’m Ivy Larson.
Remember me?”
Brian glanced at her and realized she was a member of the Larson family in Skrix, a few years younger
than Selina. She was also skilled in dancing and could be considered Selina’s junior counterpart.
He acknowledged her with a nod and kept moving.
Observing his lack of focus on her, Selina grinned and inquired, “Brian, are you here alone today?”
Brian watched as Rosalynn approached, then murmured, “Actually, my wife is here.”
As they spoke, Rosalynn reached Brian’s side and greeted, “Honey.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIn a split second, the frosty and conceited look in Brian’s eyes transformed into something warmer and
kinder.
He wrapped his arm around her shoulders and uttered, “Let’s leave.”
“Mr. Hughes, aren’t you going to make introductions?” Ivy asked impatiently.
Aware of the long-standing business ties between the two families, Brian introduced his wife with a
gracious demeanor, saying, “May I introduce my wife, Rosalynn. Rosalynn, meet Ivy from the Larson
family in Skrix.”
Rosalynn greeted her with a smile and said, “Pleased to meet you.”
Ivy sized her up with a glance and questioned, “Ah, you must be the countryside sweetheart who tried
all means to win over Brian’s generous heart, am I right?”
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