Chapter 1407
Chapter 1407:
Truth be told, Annabel wasn’t quite ready for marriage. Whether it was a matter of timing or something else, she simply didn’t feel prepared yet.
Seeing her reaction, Rupert lowered his head and placed a gentle kiss in her hair. Being so close to her, he could read her thoughts from her expression, and his brows furrowed with concern.
“Are you unwilling p>
Hearing the faint edge of displeasure in his tone, Annabel hurried to explain, “No. It’s just that I don’t think the timing is right p>
With his arm still around her waist, Rupert fell silent.
Just then, Cathy approached. Her gaze flickered away, and she hesitated as though working up the courage. At last, she said, “Rupert p>
After a brief pause, she asked cautiously, “What are you planning to do about… Heather p>
Rupert’s gaze turned icy as it settled on her. “What’s the matter p>
Under his stern stare, Cathy couldn’t help shivering. She quickly forced a smile. “Nothing major. I was just curious. After all, Heather did try to frame Annabel p>
As she spoke, Cathy made herself glance at Annabel. The smirk on Annabel’s face was unmistakable, as if she were enjoying Cathy’s discomfort.
“Well p>
Fearful of having her intentions exposed, Cathy was relieved that Annabel already knew about Heather’s scheme and hadn’t gotten involved. There was no point dwelling on it any longer. After making a few inconsequential remarks, Cathy quickly turned and hurried away.
Watching her retreating figure, Annabel couldn’t help bursting into laughter. Rupert looked at her, puzzled. Settling comfortably into his arms, Annabel teased, “I can’t understand why you have a cousin like Cathy p>
Rupert didn’t respond.
When Annabel glanced up at him, she sensed he was still displeased by her earlier rejection. Clasping his arm, she fidgeted with his cuff link and asked, “Are you upset p>
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Rupert still said nothing.
Frowning, Annabel rose onto her tiptoes and asked again, her voice soft and tentative, “Are you genuinely upset p>
Without warning, Rupert caught her chin, turned her face toward his, and kissed her—almost like a punishment. He bit her lip, and Annabel winced in pain.
“What are you doing?” Annabel thumped his chest in protest and pouted, nursing her sore lips.
Rupert looked at her with a hint of melancholy.
“Annabel,” he murmured, as if tasting a cherished memory.
Under his affectionate gaze, Annabel softened. In a whisper, she said, “Can you give me a little more time to think it over p>
That evening, Annabel received a call from Leonard.
“Bruce is incredibly petty. I didn’t even send him a birthday gift, and now he’s snubbing me p>
Remembering the fruitless call he had made despite his best efforts, Leonard couldn’t help rolling his eyes.