Chapter 148 - 146: Spring Ball IV (1/2)

Chapter 148 - 146: Spring Ball IV

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When he stood before her, he gave her a tight smile She did not knohat he ently placed her hand on his outstretched one

She was afraid that her heart would just ju Inside her stoht, she could not stop her lips fro upwards

He led her to the dancefloor to take their position, and she felt people staring She kneould have this effect, but she needed hie She does not see him as some dirty little secret that she wanted to keep in the dark She loves hio out with him in the open

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Charlton was in a dilemma He was torn He was not surprised hat Serena was doing as she also did it in the past If he did not love her enough, he would just give in and be with her, to hell with the consequences However, he did, and he believed that what he was going to say and do was for the best

When he saw Arte her to the side, he took it as his cue to approach her He could only try his best to siven how badly he kneould hurt her He asked for her hand and led her to the dance floor

He felt that almost all the eyes in the room were on them, they were filled with admiration and idolism, but he kne quick it would turn to conde an affair He knew he could take it, but what of Serena? He kne especially cruel their society was to women

When they took their position, he finally turned to face her He saw her trying to contain her smile She was happy, and it made him feel more terrible about what he needed to say He could only console himself for he knew that she would suffer an even worse fate if he does not

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Serena saw the uneasiness in Charlton's eyes, but she did not let it affect her It was so difficult to catch him where he had nowhere to run She knew that this was her chance, he had no choice but to face her

Like the first tiht hand on her back as she placed her left on his right shoulder He used his left hand to take her right and hold it up

The rest of the people especially took position a few paces away fro 'can't help falling in love' started playing Charlton took the lead, and Serena followed It was an exceptionally beautiful sight, and only when they were 10 seconds to the dance did the others join them

Serena tried toeverywhere but at her

"Charlton, on't you look athis heartstrings, so he looked at her Their eyes ive hi this Serena?" he asked

"Isn't it obvious?"

He looked away fro at hiain What will Geoffrey think?"