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Both seemed equally heartless.
“Lynn.”
Brendon’s voice came from beside her.
Amelia shot him a cold re, clearly displeased with her ex–husband- to–be.
“What are you doing here.”
The Carlton men were quite handsome, and Brendon was no exception.
Though past fifty, time hadn’t left its mark on him.
That exined why he still attracted young women.
Brendon gently grasped Amelia’s hand, his voice tender. “Lynn, I want to keep youpany.”
Amelia pped away the offending hand. “Stay away from me.”
Brendon sighed softly, affection shining in his gentle eyes. “Amelia, after all these years as husband and wife, can’t you truly forgive me?”
His voice remainedposed, every bit the poised gentleman. “Arli’s grown now, perfectly capable. Why don’t we travel? I know some breathtaking ces you’d love.”
Amelia remained unmoved. “Brendon, you truly disgust me.”
She walked away briskly.
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Brendon watched her retreating figure, the affection in his eyes gradually cooling. Yet when he turned back, warmth had returned to his expression.
“Cecilia, talk to her for me.”
Cecilia’s expression was detached. “How?”
Her tone held unusual stiffness.
Brendon lowered his voice. “Arli means everything to her. You carry his child. For the child’s sake, she’ll listen to you.”
His child?
Cecilia’s lips curved in a bitter smile. In Brendon’s world, should Amelia endure humiliation and forgive a husband who’d betrayed her for years?
Suffocating.
“She doesn’t want this child.”
Cecilia stated it inly.
Her hand rested on her belly, voice t. “I can’t persuade her.”
Brendon flushed with embarrassment. “Cecilia, you’re the Carlton family’s daughter–inw, you-<b>” </b>
“Enough, Brendon. She’s Wesley’s wife,” Amelia cut in, having returned unexpectedly. That’s none of your concern, especially since you’ll soon be leaving this family.” She promptly led Cecilia away.
Cecilia retreated to her room to rest.
About an hourter, Wesley gently roused her from sleep.
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She sat up, still a bit dazed, before fully registering his presence. “You’re here.”
Wesley exhaled in relief. “You okay?”
He’d rushed back immediately upon getting the news, only to hit terrible traffic. Unable to reach Cecilia, his anxiety only cased after Amelia called to update him.
“I’m fine. What time is it? Your aunt took my phone,” Cecilia asked.
“Six o’clock.” Wesley helped her up, draping his jacket over her shoulders. “Let’s get you something to cat.”
Leaning on his arm, Cecilia rose and made her way to the bathroom. She sshed water on her face before joining Wesley downstairs.
The lower level glowed brightly, already bustling with activity.
Yvette Carlton moved gracefully through the crowd with Tiffany Carlton in tow. Her warm smile effortlessly put people at ease, earning her favorable impressions. In no time, they’d mingled with numerous guests.
Tiffany followed Yvette’s lead with poised confidence.
Cecilia only nced briefly before looking away.
She ate a small cake and felt a bit better in her stomach.
Just as she was about to say she wanted to leave, Chloe came over with Sophie
Without Cecilia having to ask, Chloe handed over the phone.
“Ci, Aunt took your phone for your own good, especially since you’re pregnant. You should use your phone less because of the
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radiation.”
It was a high–sounding speech.
Cecilia took the phone back expressionlessly. “That’s not what you said at the time.”
Chloe wasn’t afraid of Cecilia tattling. “I had no choice. After all, today is so important to Sophie. On such an important day, your presence is a great encouragement to her.”
“Ci, Aunt willpensate you so you don’te for nothing.”
Chloe smiled gently, as if Cecilia really wanted herpensation.
Cecilia couldn’t be bothered to talk to Chloe anymore. No matter what she said, Chloe would interpret it the way she wanted.
Simply put, she couldn’t understand humannguage.
Communicating with someone like that was exhausting.
“Wesley, Cecilia, thank you foring.”
Sophie, who knew how to handle people, immediately followed up on Chloe’s words,
Cecilia tugged at Wesley’s clothes. “Can we go?”
Wesley held her hand tightly. “Just a little longer.”
Cecilia frowned, not very happy.
Wesley murmured, “Luciano’sing.”
Cecilia instantly recalled the blind date Luciano mentioned that morning. His visit likely meant he wanted to see Fangfei.
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Her thoughts of leaving vanished.
“Alright.”
As she spoke, Luciano approached.
His tall frame immediately caught Fangfei’s attention.
“Luciano?”
She uttered the name in surprise.
Luciano nodded, his demeanor gentle and refined. “Fangfei.”
The intimate address made Fangfei blush uncontrobly.
Yue smiled, “The Wilkinson family’s young master, Luciano?”
Luciano inclined his head. “Aunt Carlton, good to see you.”
His cultured manners and politeness drew several lingering nces from Fangfei.
Luciano presented a gift to her. “Congrattions.”
Fangfei’s heart pounded.
“Thank you.”
She’d liked Luciano since university, even confessed her feelings, only to be rejected. This reunion thrilled her.
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