Abigail was secretly upset and declined his invitation for a date, "No, your work is done, but mine isn't. I'm not going."
Micah's back stiffened in place.
Was this a subliminal message that he didn't help her with that part of the job?
He walked back, "What other urgent business is there? I can help you out and spend your birthday with you for the first time. Abigail, do you really not want to go?"
Abigail lowered her eyes, "I have spent the birthdays for more than twenty years. There's no point in having one every year."
Micah took a bold step and held her hand, "This time is different. This is my first birthday with you, a special one."
Abigail didn't say anything.
Dating, watching movies, having dinner and finally going to the hotel together ...
She was actually a little excited and expectant, but she continued to play it deep and didn't say anything.
Micah continued, "Before leaving home today, your mom told me she would lock the door, so even if you want to return, you can't. You can only come with me."
Abigail was really speechless.
Was she her real mother?
Why was she so anxious to betray her daughter?
Micah seemed to notice her upset expression, as if she was taunting, and explained, "Abigail, don't worry. She is doing this because she loves you too. I'm your fiancé. She's at ease with me by your side."
Abigail was moved, "What movie are we going to see?"
"So pick a great romantic movie?"
Abigail nodded secretly. Well, there was still progress. At least he did not say to go to see horror movies or science fiction or criminal investigation movies.
As the president of Matton Corp, she wanted to skip a few hours of work this afternoon, and no one dared to say no.
The two soon left Matton Corp together and drove to the Grand Arcade movie theater, where they bought popcorn and Coke to start their date time leisurely.
*
For half the afternoon, Lyra was busy planning this new e-sports venture.
Towards the end of the day, her cell phone rang.
But this time the caller was not Malcolm who was urging her to go home.
Instead, it was Anthony.
Lyra was suspicious when she picked up the phone. Anthony seemed to be in high spirits and his tone was relaxed, "Rara, do you remember when you said you would take me to dinner before you returned to Crana? How long has it been since you returned home, and when will you honor your promise it? You haven't completely forgotten, have you?"
Lyra was momentarily mute.
She was busy dealing with the disease of mania at night, the Lloyd's Corp business and Anne's identity during the day.
She did get busy and forget it.
With her hesitation to answer, Anthony helped her think of a reason, "I know you have ambitions and you're not willing to stop at the position of being the richest in Crana. It's okay to be busy and forget it. Do you have time tonight?"
"Okay, I'll call Malcolm. I'll talk to him where to eat, and call you back in half an hour."
After all, it was Lyra who gave the promise because Anthony took care of the babies, so Malcolm didn't argue with her but decisively agreed to help choose the gourmet restaurant afterwards.
More than half an hour later, the dinner stuff was handled.
To avoid having Anthony be forced to endure their affection later, Lyra called Melissa and asked her to join them.
Siblings and couples, eh! At least there were all male and female, looking coordinated.
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