At the same time, Mona was lying on the railing of the villa’s balcony on the second floor, looking out at sea. She was envious when she saw the scene of Anna and Peace playing.
“Have some water,” Andrew said, handing her a glass.
Mona sighed and took a seat on the couch. She said, “Look how happy they are! I really want to hang out with them. When exactly is my due date? “
“It’s not due for another month, my dear.”
Then Mona gave Andrew a stern look and said, “But I can’t leave after our child is born! I never want to be pregnant again! It’s entirely your fault!”
“Why are you blaming me?” Andrew asked.
Mona’s cheeks flushed as she muttered, “Stop asking! I don’t want to talk to you right now.”
“Okay, it’s all my fault if you insist. Is it too hot outside? Do you want to come inside?”
Mona shook her head. “By the way, who just called you?” she asked, taking a sip from her glass of water.
“Oh, that was my colleague,” Andrew replied.
“What’s wrong?”
“Don’t worry, everything’s fine.”
“I believe Julia can handle everything on her own. Did you tell her what to do before you left? I’m still worried about the new branding.”
Andrew patted her on the back and said, “Don’t think about it too much, honey. I’m confident they can handle everything.”
“Humph! You just want me to stay home and give you babies all day so I don’t have to work. Right?” Mona appeared dissatisfied as she sipped her water.
Andrew laughed resignedly and said nothing. The phone call just now disturbed him and he had a hunch that something terrible was about to happen. Everything was going so well with Lemon’s design competition that he felt someone was helping them.
***
The dinner was held at a beachfront hotel, and the tables in the open-air garden were piled high with delectable dishes and wine.
Anna looked like a noble black swan in a backless evening dress and a beautiful emerald necklace. Wayne walked out of the bedroom after putting on his suit. He folded his arms and stared at Anna when he saw her.
When she noticed this expression on his face in the mirror, Anna became a bit angry. She spun around and asked, “What’s the problem? How do I look?”
“You’re beautiful,” Wayne said, leaning against the door frame, “But I don’t want anyone to see you looking this beautiful.”
Anna froze and then blushed. “Don’t be ridiculous,” she said with a smile. Then she turned around to fix her hair and said, “I was going to dress more casually. Isabella mentioned that some of Jasper’s business partners would arrive later, so it is a more formal occasion. They’ll think I’m rude if I don’t wear a dress.”
Without saying a word, Wayne encircled her waist with his arms. Surprised, Anna shrank her shoulders and said, “Oops! Please don’t mess up my hair! It took like forever for me to fix it.”
Wayne pressed his lips to her ear, his warm breath blowing through her hair. “Baby, you’re so gorgeous today,” He whispered to her in a low and deep voice.
Hearing that, Anna felt that her heart was racing. Instantly, her face flushed, making her afraid to look at herself in the mirror. In a hushed tone, she asked, “Really? I’ve been noticing wrinkles on my face for the past week.”
“You’re the most stunning woman I’ve ever seen.”
“You’re kidding, right?”
“I’m not,” Wayne said as he kissed her neck.
A few seconds later, Anna’s entire body began to heat up, causing the faint perfume scent to evaporate and permeate the air. And Wayne wanted to do more naughty things with her after smelling the fresh rose scent.
Being turned on by Wayne, Anna began to breathe heavily. However, the fireworks exploded in the sky made her snap back to her senses, just as she was about to lose it. Then Anna grabbed Wayne’s hand and said, “Stop right there. Everyone is waiting for us, and the party is about to begin. Let’s go.”
While she gently pushed Wayne away, Wayne was still thinking about that perfect kiss. He ran his fingers over his lips and then glared at the fireworks.
Why do they have to set off fireworks now? He thought, Humph! I’m not moving an inch away from Anna tonight. What if someone tries to hit on her? No, I won’t let that happen.
The party had already begun by the time Anna and Wayne arrived there. During the day, Only the couple’s friends attended the wedding ceremony so everyone was relaxed. The kids were running wild on the beach, and the adults chased them down like they were in their backyards.
By night, however, everyone was dressed formally and walking around with cocktail glasses in a dignified and elegant manner. People exchanged polite greetings and pleasantries, and even the few mischievous children became restrained.
“Welcome!” Jasper greeted Anna and Wayne as soon as they entered the venue.
“Where’s Isabella?” Anna gripped Wayne’s hand tightly, asking.
“She’s with Peace over there.”
As she asked the two women in the distance, Anna frowned, “What’s the problem with Peace? She doesn’t look happy.”
Jasper was about to explain what happened to her when a woman approached them.
“Mr. Thomas, hello,” the woman said in a deep voice. Her features were not delicate, but she had stunning blue eyes. She was dressed elegantly in a shirt dress with a brown belt around her waist. Her black hair cascaded over her shoulders, making her look chic.
As Anna sized the woman up, Jasper said, “This is Miss Beatrice Jones, my business partner. Miss Jones, this is Anna, a friend of Isabella’s and mine.”
Anna thought she had heard the name before but couldn’t remember more information about her.
“And then there’s…”
Beatrice interrupted Jasper with a cheerful laugh. “It’s been a long time, Wayne,” she said, looking at him.
“Do you know each other?” Anna asked.
Wayne was surprised when he saw Beatrice just now but quickly regained his composure. “Well, we know each other,” he said, nodding his head.
Beatrice laughed and said, “Don’t worry, Mrs. Wright. Wayne and I are just friends. Our grandfathers are very good friends. I spent a summer at my grandfather’s house when I was a child, so I knew Wayne and Karl. And I haven’t seen them since I moved to the United States.”
Anna politely smiled and nodded her head. She thought, Why do you have to explain yourself in detail? I didn’t say anything just now. Are you implying that you had a romantic history with Wayne and Karl?
“I wasn’t expecting to see you at Mr. Thomas’ wedding. When I saw Karl just now, I was more than surprised.” Beatrice went on.
Hearing that, Anna realized why Peace was upset. Then she looked at Jasper, asking him whether Beatrice was Karl’s girlfriend with her eyes secretly. Jasper gave her a nod in response.
“Excuse me, I need to check on my children.” Anna made an excuse to leave because she disliked this woman. Plus, she was worried about Peace. She then gave Wayne a sharp pinch on the back as a warning on her way out. Wayne frowned because it really hurt.
Seeing that Anna and Wayne were somewhat off, Beatrice asked them, “What’s the problem? Do you feel uncomfortable?”
Wayne took a step back to keep a safe distance between himself and her. He said, “Nothing. I must leave now, sorry. I have to find my daughter with Anna.”
Beatrice immediately stopped smiling. She touched her hair as she said, “We haven’t seen one another in years. Wayne, you’re still as cold as ever.”
Wayne’s brow furrowed slightly as if he was unhappy. He hated exchanging pleasantries with people he didn’t know. Even though he had known Beatrice since she was a child, to him, she was nothing more than the granddaughter of his grandfather’s friend. The two of them didn’t even talk much when they were kids.
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