Chapter 3827
Serenity smiled warmly and said, “I hope to drink your wedding wine soon.” Elian confidently replied, “I think it will happen before Brother Evan’s.” Evan’s love life had always been more complicated, as he had chosen not to follow the clear path his grandmother had laid out for him. Camryn added, “After the New Year, everything will be better.” “Yes, everything will be good,” Serenity agreed. The yard was lively, with elders occasionally joining in the fun. However, Evan couldn’t shake off Serenity’s words. She had repeatedly emphasized that his grandmother’s choice wasn’t a mistake and would be right for him. Serenity also suggested that he consider Abby, hinting that it might lead to a pleasant surprise—but Abby must not find out. The implication was clear: Abby could actually be Fox. And Fox’s true identity? The second daughter of the Du family—Abby. As Evan mulled this over, he recalled the conversations he had with his grandmother and Zachary. When he initially told his grandmother he wanted to give up on Abby and reject the match she had arranged, he believed he was making the right choice. He liked Fox and wanted to marry her. He thought that if he couldn’t be with Fox, he would rather stay single, confident that there were plenty of other brothers in the family to carry on the lineage. At that time, both his grandmother and Zachary warned him not to regret his decision. His grandmother specifically cautioned him that if he did regret it later, he shouldn’t come complaining to her for help, insisting he would eventually regret it. Back then, Evan was convinced he wouldn’t. Now, however, he reflected on those conversations.
differently—there were hidden messages he hadn’t fully understood. If Abby truly was Fox, then she might also be Bianca… Evan’s expression shifted as the realization dawned on him. He recalled telling Abby he didn’t love her, which had left her upset and somewhat heartbroken. She had admitted that he was the first man to ever touch her heart. Unfortunately, despite her interest, he was not reciprocating. Since Abby left Wiltspoon, Evan hadn’t thought much about her, but he now wondered how she was doing. If Abby and Fox were indeed the same person, he would regret it deeply. He would regret taking so many detours, the hurtful things he said to Abby, and the decision to give up on her. Although Serenity hadn’t explicitly stated it, Evan managed to piece everything together, gaining the clarity he needed. He quickly left the gathering without touching the barbecue and headed straight home. The next morning, he departed from Wildridge Manor and left Wiltspoon entirely. No one inquired about his destination or felt the need to ask. They were all adults, not children requiring constant supervision. The weather the following day was delightful. The sun was shining, and the chill from the night quickly faded away in its warmth. Kiera wore a red dress that day because she and Julian were going to the Civil Affairs Bureau to obtain their marriage certificate. It was a significant occasion, so she chose a festive red dress, even though she…
Kiera didn’t usually wear that color. Her mother had purchased it for her before their arrival in Wiltspoon, suggesting they both dress festively to represent a promising future. When Kiera opened the door, she was greeted by Julian standing there. He wore a white suit and looked extraordinarily handsome, resembling a fairytale prince. Kiera couldn’t help but laugh at the sight. Julian blushed slightly at her laughter and asked, “What’s so funny? Does my outfit look bad? Is it not good enough?”