It'll Come Naturally novel Chapter 1721

After hanging up the phone, Annie took a look at Rain, trying to gauge his mood. To her surprise, Rain grinned at her. "Let's go!" he said. "Let's go back home!"

It was not like he wasn't a little suspicious of Fred. He was, but he knew that Annie was right here. Right now. With him. He just learned to relax and let it go.

Annie made an appointment to meet Fred the next day. Before she got to the meeting place, she felt somewhat embarrassed. She had made this big decision all of a sudden, and everyone would be blown away if they knew.

Sitting at a table beside the window and waiting for Fred, Annie looked out the window, staring at the passers-by outside hurrying about their business. It was for the first time in her life that she felt close to this city, because from now on she could live happily here, with her family.

"Sorry I'm late," Fred said as soon as he arrived. He was decked out in a formal suit and a woolen overcoat. He looked like a dapper gentleman.

"No, you're not late. I got here early," Annie said. Since she was the one who suggested they meet, she had gone out quite early. She didn't want to keep Fred waiting.

"You're in a good mood," Fred said, taking off his coat and putting it over the back of the chair. He observed her carefully this whole time.

"Really? Thank you!" Annie touched her face with her hand in embarrassment. She could feel her blush.

"Something to drink?" Fred felt dejected. Annie looked different today. She was strong and happy. It bubbled up from within her, and anyone close to her could feel it.

"I already ordered," Annie said with a faint smile. "I got you your favorite coffee," she continued. She wore a faint smile on her face, which wouldn't look offending to the eye.

"Joyce and Huey all right? I hope they weren't too pooped after the picnic the other day," Fred beat about the bush. He was uncomfortable asking why she had moved.

"They're okay. Joyce had a high fever, but she's good now," Annie kept her head low. She didn't want to look him in the eye.

"What? A fever? You must have been worried! Why didn't you call?" Fred asked. He was annoyed. He blamed himself for forgetting that the wind at the countryside was a bit too cold for the kids. All he had wanted was to make them happy.

"It was late, and I didn't want to bother you. Besides, you don't really know your way around here, huh?" Annie said, frowning. Really, she was uncomfortable as well. She was trying not to be too honest, so people didn't worry about her. But still, that was exactly what was happening.

"Bother me? I already said that I care about you, and I got your back. We are not strangers," Fred tried to wear a smile, feeling discouraged. With a heavy heart, he found that Annie had become more distant. After he had confessed his love to her, everything had changed.

"I didn't treat you as a stranger, but Huey made a call to his daddy, so..." Annie didn't speak frankly, but she didn't have to say it. Fred was smart enough -- he got it.

"So you're together?" Fred asked. His gaze was fixed on the diamond ring on her finger, his eyes turning dark.

"Yeah, because we love each other. Previously we broke up because of some misunderstandings. We couldn't see eye to eye until now," Annie answered. Following Fred's glance, she knew he was looking at her ring. She tried to hide it, covering it casually with her other hand. Rain had solemnly put this ring on her finger himself yesterday after the registration. Rain was not poor, and the ring was not cheap, either.

"I won't say congratulations, but I wish you all the happiness in the world," Fred said. He felt like his heart was being sliced to ribbons again and again. He knew it was over, he knew she was with Rain, but it still hurt to admit it.

"I'm sorry! You deserve someone better," Annie raised her head to look at him. If she hadn't met Rain first, Fred would have been a good choice.

"I'm all right. There's someone out there for everyone. I just have to find her," Fred said. Despite appearances, he wasn't looking on the bright side. He knew he had lost this contest of love, and decided not to make a scene about it.