Chapter 4417
Evan said, “If your dream is to surpass your older sister and become the richest woman in Huyoniville, I’ll do everything in my power to make it happen for you.”
Abby raised an eyebrow and teased, “Aren’t you afraid I’ll just take your money, kick you to the curb, and leave you broke?”
Evan reached for her hand and held it gently, looking at her with total trust. “I believe in your character. You wouldn’t do that. And if you ever did, then that’s on me.”
Abby narrowed her eyes. “Why would it be your problem?”
He smiled. “Because that would mean I didn’t do enough. I didn’t make you trust me completely, didn’t make you love me deeply enough, or want to spend your life with me. So if you ever left, that’s my failure—not yours.”
Abby stared at him for a while, then suddenly reached out and pinched his cheek, saying nothing.
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