"Why, I've just been told that Molly's relationship with Spark is now out in the open. Is that true?"
a teasing voice came from behind. Brian didn't turn his head. He responded, "There are a lot of nosy people in this world."
Eric shrugged. He looked dashing and relaxed in a well-tailored casual suit unlike Brian who was in a double-breasted suit. Eric looked intimidating in his expensive clothes. "It will never happen for us," he commented as he watched Spark cut a portion of steak and put it on Molly's place. "We thought too highly of ourselves. A lovely girl like Molly wouldn't be able to get past someone like Spark."
"You think so?" Brian said coolly.
"Brian," Eric said forcefully but quietly, "Molly and Spark are already married. They have a son. Will you give up?"
Brian didn't answer. After a pause, he threw his cousin's question back at him, "And you?" He gave Eric a look
as sharp as knives. Eric teased back, "Of course, I won't! Because she isn't as happy as she says she is."
"Oh?"
Brian responded. Eric removed his gaze from Molly as he slowly spoke. "Happiness isn't what you show people. You can't fake it. People can sense that. It's in your eyes and your body language."
Brian sneered at this, "Eric, time for me to see what you have learned in the past four years."
Eric stiffened. "Brian, what are you talking about?" he asked, a light smile playing on his lips.
"Aren't you going to help Mol with this upcoming trial?" Brian asked. "Wait, let me rephrase that since obviously you'll just be doing this for yourself. Don't you want to take this chance to win Mol's heart?"
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