Love Began with the First Meeting novel Chapter 286

Eric held Molly's hand and slowly lifted it up. He closed his eyes and kissed the back of her hand reverently. He said in an emotional voice,"Little Molly, maybe we started in the wrong footing, maybe the whole process was wrong, maybe the result will be wrong, too..." he paused.

"Anyway, I'm still grateful for the opportunity to accompany you! Your path since I met you has been long and hard. However, please believe me when I tell you that I will always stay by your side as long as you need me."

The whole restaurant was so quiet that you can hear a pin drop.

Brian's mouth tightened at Eric's audacity. His fist clenched under the table and he had to force himself to sit still.

The guests of the neighboring table were looking at the couple with obvious interest. It's not every day that they could chance upon true love confessions. The handsome young man sounded so sincere that everybody in the restaurant was rooting for him. Eric slowly opened his eyes and looked searching at Molly.

Molly's eyes widened in shock. She was not expecting this reply from Eric. She looked around hastily and flushed as she encountered the beaming look from the couple near their table. Blinking, she swallowed her tears and typed at the same time: Aunt Shirley told me that as long as I take one step forward, there will be a different scenery waiting for me.

You told me that no matter how hard my path is, you will always be with me…

Eric, I really appreciate it. No matter how hard the road is, I will keep moving forward, even if the path is full of sharp stones.

Seeing the determination in her face, Eric smiled approvingly. He raised his hand and gently touched her face. After a while he resumed his usual manners. Catching her hands, he said,"Let's go somewhere else to eat!"

After hearing his suggestion, Molly seemed to hesitate.

Raising his eyebrows teasingly, Eric said,"Aunt Shirley said that as long as you eat together with the right person, any food will taste delicious, right?"

Without further hesitation, Molly nodded her head vigorously. She didn't want to face Brian and Becky at this moment.

Eric pulled Molly gently from her seat. He wanted to go out of the restaurant directly but he decided to pass Brian's table first. "The food here doesn't suit Little Molly's taste. We're leaving now."

Hearing Eric's voice nearby, Becky raised her head. She can't make out Eric's figure as well as his companion. Frowning slightly, she called out,"Eric?"

Holding Molly's hand tightly, Eric deliberately ignored the hostility in Brian's eyes. Turning to Becky, he said,"You have my brother to accompany you today, you will not need me. I'll be in touch."

Throwing Brian a meaningful look, Eric strode out of the restaurant with Molly. They left the way they came, with Molly holding tightly to Eric's arm as if her life depended on it.

Brian sat quietly as if turned to stone. His eyes were glued to Molly's figure as she walked out of the restaurant. Through the clear glass, he saw Eric put his arms around Molly's waist as they waited for the valet to bring the car around. Brian's eyes narrowed into slits. He tried to ignore the sinking feeling in his stomach as he watched Eric seat Molly in his Maserati.

"It looks like the handsome young man has won his lover's heart."

"So romantic…" the lady at the back said dreamily.

"Hey, did you notice that the girl can't speak?"

"Exactly! What a shame."

"She seems to be a dumb…"