Emmeline knew that once Master Robert and Waylon made up their mind, they would never change anymore. All she could do was mumble a response unwillingly.
She felt a little down, although it was something she had foreseen.
“Don’t feel so down. Once you are done with your wedding, come with Abel to Adelmar Island to have your honeymoon. That will substitute for my absence, no?” Waylon tried to persuade her.
“Alright, then,” Emmeline was reluctant to accept this arrangement, but she could only agree to it now.
“Good girl,” Waylon said, “You will have all of our blessings.”
“I got it. Thank you, Waylon. Help me to pass the word to Master Robert,” Emmeline’s eyes began to turn red.
“I need to get going to my lab now. Do you still have more to say, my dear Emma?”
“Not at the moment,” Emmeline replied, “Then, you should get going.”
“Alright,” Waylon hung up.
“So, the Adelmars are not coming?” Lewis could guess what they had said.
Emmeline nodded with tears in her eyes.
“I can see that coming,” Lewis said, “It seems that there is a grudge between Robert and Old Mr. Ryker.”
“From what Waylon said, it seems so, Emmeline replied, “When I came to Struyria, Waylon wanted me to keep my identity a secret. It seems that he has his own reason.”
“Let’s put that aside first,” Rosaline chipped in, “Robert and Oscar’s grudge belongs to their generation. It has nothing to do with Abel and Emma.”
“I know,” Lewis replied, “Then, shall we welcome those from the Louise family? We need your father’s opinion too whether we are fully ready with our preparation.”
“That’s right, Emma,” Rosaline agreed, “We should uphold our tradition and keep up the good ties between us and them. Should we arrange for a meal sometime later with your parents?”
“That sounds awesome,” Emmeline replied, “You should set a time, and I will inform my dad.”
“Let’s make it tomorrow night,” Lewis suggested, “At the Nimbus Hotel?”
“Okay,” Emmeline nodded, “I will go visit the Louises in the afternoon later and inform my dad.”
“I’ll come with you,” Abel said, “We need to show our full sincerity.”
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