Lane smoothly took Mles from Zane's arms. "I've had this idea."
Zane gave him a disdainful look. "It's been so long, and you've made zero progress. Are you just following her around randomly?"
"You wouldn't understand."
Zane let out a harsh exhale. "I really don't."
Lane teased Mles for a moment before speaking in a hushed tone. "She loves Myles. If she had agreed to be with me so quickly, she wouldn't be herself. Regardless, I've resigned myself to a lifetime of waiting. Even if she never agrees in this lifetime, I have no intention of seeking another path."
Bonnie was loyal, but Lane was even more so.
Zane glanced at Lane and didn't say more. "Did Brandon call you?"
Their group had become a circle of friends over time, so for a significant event like a wedding, both Brandon and Sandy naturally invited Lane.
Lane nodded. "I just wrapped up a case yesterday. Had no idea you guys were coming today too."
"Staring at Bonnie all the time, you couldn't possibly not know we were coming."
"Actually, I didn't. I've been so busy these days that I barely had time to contact Bonnie."
Zane looked at Lane and asked, "How long have you been at this?"
"Three days. I've only had about half an hour of sleep, and I've eaten twice."
"Respect."
Lane chuckled, didn't say more, and turned to play with Mles.
When Bonnie and Yanis emerged from the restroom, they saw Zane standing empty-handed.
"Where's Mles?" Yanis immediately got anxious when she didn't see Mles.
Zane stepped forward to support Yanis. "Lawyer Phillips is holding her."
Upon hearing this, Yanis felt relieved. "You scared me. I thought you left Mles somewhere."
Zane thought to himself that he actually had considered it earlier. Of course, he wouldn't say that to Yanis.
After hearing Zane's explanation, Bonnie looked at Lane playing with Mles and raised an eyebrow. She walked over.
When Lane saw Bonnie, he smiled. "Hey there."
"What are you doing here?" Bonnie looked surprised.
"Just finished a case yesterday. I thought you guys were coming early."
Bonnie reached out to hold Mles, but Mles ignored her and stayed nestled against Lane's shoulder.
Bonnie withdrew her hand and said softly, "Yanis had a prenatal check-up yesterday, so I waited for her."
Lane nodded. "I'll hold Mles. You take a break."
"Alright." Bonnie agreed.
After all, even if she wanted to hold Mles, it didn't mean Mles would want to be with her.
Today, Brandon had arranged for Berton to pick up Zane's group.
"Mr. Lawrence, Mrs. Lawrence," Berton warmly greeted Zane and Yanis as they approached.
He then turned to Bonnie and Lane as they came out from behind. "Miss Maya, Lawyer Phillips."
After exchanging greetings, Berton guided them to the hotel. Many of the hotel's occupants were guests attending Brandon and Sandy's wedding.
Yanis was tired, so she and Zane returned to their room to rest for a while.
"Aren't you eating anything?" After hearing Yanis, Bonnie looked at her and asked softly.
Yanis shook her head. "I want to rest a bit. We can join Sandy and the others later."
"Alright, rest in your room for a bit. I'll take Mles to eat something."
They parted ways at the elevator.
Zane and Yanis went upstairs to their room.
Lane accompanied Bonnie to the restaurant.
Brandon and Sandy had invited many people to the wedding, and familiar faces could be seen throughout the hotel.
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