Chapter 1429
Chapter 1429:
They kept trading lighthearted remarks, but Annabel couldn’t stop thinking about Rupert’s message.
Did he really agree so easily—given the way he was?
Lost in thought, Annabel’s phone suddenly rang. Rupert was calling.
Herman noticed the caller ID at once. He looked reluctant, but he still motioned for her to answer.
The moment Annabel picked up, Rupert’s voice came through.
“Where are you p>
Rupert’s deep voice resonated through the phone.
Annabel told him the name of the restaurant. Herman leaned in with a smile and said, “Rupert, Annabel is with me right now p>
Annabel frowned at Herman, but he only smiled and spread his hands innocently.
“I’ll come pick you up later,” Rupert said in a serious tone.
“Okay,” Annabel replied.
Then Rupert ended the call.
Herman pressed a hand to his chest as if wounded. “You’re so cold-hearted. Don’t you want to finish dinner with me p>
“Since you knew this would happen, you shouldn’t have asked me out in the first place,” Annabel shot back.
“Enough of that,” Herman said, clearly disappointed. “I’ve been looking forward to this dinner for so long p>
Annabel smiled. “Then let’s make the most of our last meal together p>
Herman pursed his lips, but he didn’t continue eating. Instead, he leaned back, propped his cheek on his hand, and watched her.
“If you had met me first,” he asked quietly, “would things be different now p>
There was a faint hope in his voice.
M𝑜𝓇𝑒 𝓊𝓅𝒹𝒶𝓉𝑒𝓈 𝒾𝓃
Annabel wiped her lips with a napkin and chuckled. “No,” she said without hesitation.
Herman stared at her, crestfallen, as if her answer had genuinely hurt him.
“You didn’t even need to think about it p>
Annabel only smiled. If she had met Herman first…
But there were no “ifs” in this world.
Herman lifted his chin slightly. “Your Rupert is here p>
Annabel turned and saw Rupert walking toward her.
She stood up with a smile to greet him, while Herman remained seated. As Annabel was about to leave, Herman spoke slowly, “Annabel, are you absolutely sure p>
Still smiling, Annabel turned back. “Herman, I fell in love with Rupert not because he was the first person I met, but because he’s Rupert p>
Herman parted his lips as if he wanted to say something, but he swallowed the words. His gaze softened with tenderness, and he said gently, “I wish you happiness p>