---- probed again. "To find her!" Lars said as he grabbed his luggage and slammed the door behind him. Meanwhile, I had never felt so calm and at peace since leaving Lars and Eastwind City. My mother fussed over every detail of the wedding, while the Farrells visited personally with lavish gifts in tow. "Bianca is a wonderful young lady," said Royce's mother, Elizabeth, with a kind smile. "Finish the wedding and move in soon, and help keep my son's pride in check." I glanced at Royce, bashful. He was sitting nearby, sipping his coffee and admiring a potted plant fig ina relaxed manner. After dinner, Elizabeth suggested, "It's still early. Why don't you two go for a walk? Have a chat?" The Bentley's lights flashed as the Farrells left us alone, leaving only me and Royce behind. He slipped his hands in his pockets, eyes fixed on me. "Shall we ---- go for a walk?" Inodded. "Sure..." Botolph City's night was as lively as ever. The early winter's chill seeping into the bones. We walked side by side, my hand brushing his now and then. "Do you really not remember me?" he suddenly asked ina lowvoice. I paused, studying his face. "Did we meet as kids? My memory isn't great..." He looked at me, his gaze gentle and deep. Suddenly, a little boy on the street ran into me, and Royce pulled me firmly into his arms. "That's my wife you just bumped into," he said quietly to the little boy. Hearing that, my face went red. "We're not married yet... By the way, can I call you Roy from now on?" "For now. But in a few days, you'll have to call me honey," he replied softly. Ismiled shyly. Just then, my phone rang with an unfamiliar number. ---- "Hello?" "Bianca, it's me!" It was Lars's all-too-familiar voice. "What do you want?" I asked, my tone chilly. "I'm in Botolph City. I want to see you!" "There's nothing left to say," I answered firmly. " Don't contact me again." "If you won't see me, I'm not leaving!" he growled, his tone persistent. To that, I just hung up and ignored him. Royce, who was walking beside me, had heard everything. He gently put his arm around my shoulders. Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!