“It’s not difficult,” Benjamin said, “This is the only way I can miss you. If you take this away from me, that’s when it will be difficult.”
“Benjamin,” Emmeline says hesitantly, “Can you find a girlfriend? It would make me feel better.”
“Emma,” Benjamin said in a deep voice, “I will do anything for you except for this one thing. I cannot promise you that.”
“I just don’t want you to waste your time on me,” Emmeline said, lowering her head. “It’s not fair to you.”
“Give me time,” Benjamin squatted in front of Emmeline, his starry eyes fixed on her.
“I will slowly let go of you. You know that I am not an ambivalent man.”
Emmeline nodded. She believed in Benjamin.
Benjamin was indifferent and aloof. But he could move on as long as he said he needed time.
But this time, Emmeline overestimated Benjamin.
“Can you be friends with Janie?” Emmeline looked at Benjamin gently, “Don’t make her cry. After all, she is a girl.”
“She’s not that fragile,” Benjamin smiled, “She’s the head of the secretary department. It’s not a big deal.”
“But still,” Emmeline pouted, “Why don’t you invite her to dinner? Just as friends?”
Benjamin frowned.
The last time he invited Janie to drink, he treated her like a buddy.
If he invited her to dinner alone, it would be different.
Emmeline knew that Benjamin had strong principles, which he and Abel had in common.
“How about this?” Emmeline tilted, “The four of us go out to eat together.”
“Four?” Benjamin asked, “Which four?”
“Abel, you, me, and Janie,” replied Emmeline.
Benjamin thought for a moment and finally nodded, “Okay.”
Emmeline was happy and jumped off the swing. Benjamin caught her and indulgently said, “You’re almost getting married, so don’t act like a child!”
“I’ll call Abel,” Emmeline exclaimed, “And tell him that the four of us are going to eat hot pot.”
“Wait,” Benjamin said, “There’s something else I haven’t mentioned yet.”
“What is it?” Emmeline blinked her peach-like eyes.
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