ine, Kate. More than fine. Please, Christian and I
are good, really good—this is old news. Please ignore it.”
“Ignore it?” she says. “How can I ignore that? What’s
he done to you?” And her green eyes are so full of
heartfelt concern.
“He hasn’t done anything to me, Kate. Honestly—I’m
good.”
She blinks at me.
“Really?” she asks.
Christian wraps an arm around me and draws me
close, not taking his eyes off Kate.
“Ana has consented to be my wife, Katherine,” he says
quietly.
“Wife!” Kate squeaks, her eyes widening in disbelief.
“We’re getting married. We’re going to announce our
engagement this evening,” he says.
“Oh!” Kate gapes at me. She’s stunned. “I lea一ve you
alone for sixteen days, and this happens? It’s very sudden.
So yesterday, when I said—” She gazes at me, lost.
“Where does that e-mail fit into all this?”
“It doesn’t, Kate. Forget it—please. I love him and he
loves me. Don’t do this. Don’t ruin his party and our
loves me. Don’t do this. Don’t ruin his party and our
night,” I whisper. She blinks and unexpectedly her eyes
are shining with tears.
“No. Of course I won’t. You’re okay?” She wants
reassurance.
“I’ve never been happier,” I whisper. She reaches
forward and grabs my hand regardless of Christian’s arm
wrapped around me.
“You really are okay?” she asks hopefully.
“Yes.” I grin at her, my joy returning. She’s back
onside. She smiles at me, my happiness reflecting back on
her. I step out of Christian’s hold, and she hugs me
suddenly.
“Oh, Ana—I was so worried when I read this. I didn’t
know what to think. Will you explain it to me?” she
whispers.
“One day, not now.”
“Good. I won’t tell anyone. I love you so much, Ana,
like my own sister. I just thought . . . I didn’t know what to
think. I’m sorry. If you’re happy, then I’m happy.” She
think. I’m sorry. If you’re happy, then I’m happy.” She
looks directly at Christian and repeats her apology. He
nods at her, his eyes glacial, and his expression does not
change. Oh shit, he’s still mad.
“I really am sorry.
本章未完，点击下一页继续阅读。