Love Began with the First Meeting novel Chapter 347

Eric denied his words. For sure, his dad will like Molly and her agreeable personality though hesitating on his judgment of her identity.

Regardless of Molly being Rory or Justin's daughter, she was part of the dispute between the two factions and this would likely impact her as a whole.

"It won't keep me from liking her." Eric looked at Brian and continued, his tone was dead set, "You will help me, right?"

At his words, Brian's eyes darkened though his overall expression remained impassive. "You think so?"

"Of course you will!" With a raised brows and an expectant gleam of his eyes, he added, "Shouldn't you be happy that I like her now? I won't be fighting for Becky's attention against you anymore."

Brian stared at him, his thoughts were on his words and it should make him happy. His cousin liked to fight against him in everything and it included Becky. If not for him, he should have been with Becky a long time ago.

But now, his words seemed to ignite something deep within him.

Frowning, his gaze fell on Molly's face and thoughts came racing on his mind. He wanted her to stay on his side, and not to be with another man. Not even with Eric! He would never let it happen!

All of a sudden, his heart tightened at the thought which surprised him. He was blind with the growing affection he had for her. How? When did he develop feelings for her?

A flicker of emotion flashed from his eyes and it disappeared at a blink. Once again, he focused his vision at his cousin and spoke, "I won't help you."

It didn't come as a shock to Eric's ears, in fact, he had expected it from his cousin. With a small smile, he leveled his eyes into his cousin and spoke, "Can you be honest and tell me what you feel for her? Do you love her?"

Brian's mouth twitched at his question but indirectly made an answer, "What do you think?"

"It is better if you don't." Eric's eyes narrowed as he spoke.

"If you are..." A knock by the door interrupted his words. Lenny accompanied by a waiter walked in with a food pushcart.

Sensed the awkward tension in the room, Lenny could tell what transpired between the two. She gestured for the waiter who then left the room, leaving the pushcart with her.

Once she had settled the food, the two ate in silence. There was no exchange of words, both immersed in their individual thoughts. They didn't seem to have an appetite as there was much food left after they finished eating. Also, they often glanced at Molly's side, silently checking her being. 'These two are impossible!' Leeny thought.

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The food looked and smelt appetizing but Becky had no desire to eat. She only sat in front, gazing absentmindedly as her thoughts were miles away.

Lisa placed the soup, the last dish of her requested menu, on the table and hurried to leave. But Becky called her attention, which made her stop.

"Lisa," Becky opened her mouth to say and lowered her eyes. "Brian seems busy these days." she added solemnly.