He laughed, and his laughter reached her ears. She turned her head and met his alluring eyes, so gentle, yet so captivating. "Alright, I'll wait," he said softly to her, "No matter how much time you need, I'll wait."
Waiting for her to be willing to marry him again!
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The two were eating hot pot together, watching the news program on TV, and once again came across the news about turbulent undercurrents at the border. It said both sides were strengthening their defenses, and future bilateral trade might face some upheavals.
Mabel Quinn turned to Kyle Kinston and said, "Wasn't it all discussed last time?"
"It was only a preliminary discussion, temporarily concluded. But that area is not stable, and the current situation is expected. Often, benefits come with risks," he said, unable to elaborate further, as that would be classified information. Mabel Quinn obviously understood this principle and didn't ask further questions.
