Anna wanted to invite Bryce inside her home, since they were already standing at the doorstep. However, she thought about her older brother who was addicted to gambling, paralyzed father and exhausted mother who had to take care of him and decided against it.
"I... it's not very convenient for me to invite you in today," Anna said with some embarrassment as she looked at Bryce.
Bryce smiled. He knew more about Anna's family situation than anyone else.
"Okay, maybe next time," Bryce replied which made Anna breathe a sigh of relief. Her furrowed eyebrows finally relaxed.
After saying goodbye to Bryce, Anna turned around and walked towards the yard but suddenly remembered something and went back to face him again.
Seeing Anna hesitate with what she wanted to say made Bryce feel curious.
"Do you have time the day after tomorrow?"
Anna asked softly with a hopeful look in her beautiful eyes.
Bryce thought for a moment before answering,
"I don't think so. J. S. Entertainment has a lot of things that need my attention lately."
Anna felt disappointed but still maintained an elegant smile on her face,
"Okay then, I'll go inside now. Be careful on your way back."
With his complex pupils locked onto Anna's figure until it disappeared from his sight, he realized that he should have clarified things earlier, or else this innocent girl might love him so deeply.
A plan formed in his mind...
In the following days, J. S. Entertainment provided specialized training for Anna, Mia and two other trainees, which was tiring but enjoyable for Anna.
Mia came over beside Anna, "It really is too tiring."
Anna smiled as she handed Mia some tissues,
"Tired yet happy; it feels fulfilling, doesn't it?"
Mia nodded
"Yes, indeed, but... today is Saturday; your birthday! Are you planning on having dinner with your boyfriend tonight or..."
Mia gave a meaningful glance at Anna.
Anna sighed deeply,
"Bryce is very busy these days so he probably won't have time to celebrate my birthday with me."
There was regret mixed with disappointment in her sweet voice.
As soon as she finished speaking, the phone rang in her ear. Seeing Bryce's number on the screen, Anna's eyes shimmered with excitement.
Does he have time now?
Anna pressed the answer button excitedly and quickly.
Bryce's deep and magnetic voice quickly echoed in Anna's ear.
"I am waiting for you at the entrance of the company."
Anna was so excited that she almost jumped up.
"I know it's your birthday today, so I've put aside all my work to make sure you have an unforgettable birthday."
Bryce's pleasant and deep voice resounded once again.
Anna's face was filled with a bright smile.
"I'll come to find you right away."
Anna hung up the phone and opened her makeup bag.
Mia's hand was wrapped around Anna's shoulder.
"It seems that he is taking action, Anna. I wish you good luck tonight in successfully winning over Mr. Stone."
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