Chapter 104 - 103: Christmas Break III (1/2)

Chapter 104 - 103: Christ a carriage rather than just riding a horse knew that Charlton must be inside

"Charlton, come out Don't pretend that you're not inside"

Charlton having no choice stepped out of his carriage

"Hey Leonard Long time no see" He replied 'Does this mean that I already failed with li to hand the letter and wait for her If he were just outside, he believed that at the very least, Serena will come out to meet him

"I did tell you to stay away fro here?"

Charlton did not answer What else would be the reason for hihed His words will never get through his friend's thick skull Fro he should have just nipped it at the bud Anyas done can not be undone So, he beckoned him to follow He hoped that if Charlton sees how sincere Geoffrey was being with Serena now, he would stop his pursuit

"come with me" Leonard beckoned Charlton to follow

Charlton was surprised Was Leonard going to help him?

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"Geoffrey, I'm sorry Last time at the ball was a mistake I do not knohat came over me, but I just don't see you that way"

Geoffrey just smiled at her and didn't let her words dampen his mood "Serena, I understand We haven't spent that ether for you to feel that way about s could be cultivated through tiive me a chance, I will do my best to make you happy"

Serena wanted to tell him no, but he looked so earnest Besides, Charlton was not co with her at all Perhaps it was really over between theive Geoffrey a chance? Then she recalled her family and all the servants in their dukedo to her If she were to break her engagement, they will be the ones to bear the repercussions She would let each and every one of them down How could she be so selfish?

Geoffrey looked at Serena in the eye as he asked "would you let ive him a chance Give him the opportunity to win her over, to persuade her into love Maybe she doesn't feel that way now, but she owes it to her family to at least try

However, she also did not want to Ignore her gut, her instincts, her emotions and her heart So, she only said, "I will consider it"

Geoffrey nodded his head and gave her a bea smile "Thank you, Serena"

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Leonard led Charlton through the gates of their ducal ho, and Charlton observed that there were royal guards wearing the insignia of the crown patrolling the area

"Geoffrey is here?" he asked feeling his palms sweat