NovelEnglish"Leah, when you tie the knot, William... William and I'll be your ring bearers," Skyler said with a grin, looking down at his sister.
Leah nearly spit out the apple juice she was sipping.
"Bro, you're all grown up. Adults can't be ring bearers." "I... I'm not an adult. I'm just a kid who loos... looks a bit big. That's all." Skyler became flustered, shaking his head and waving his hands. "All the kids at home have... have been ring bearers, except me. Dad and Mom never... never let me be one." His face fell onto the table, his eyes reddening, on the verge of tears.
Aurelia quickly wrapped her arms around his shoulder, whispering, "Skyler, ring bearers can't both be boys. It has to be one boy and one girl, symbolizing a wish for the newlyweds to have both sons and daughters. How about this? When Avery gets hitched, you can be the best man. That's a more important role, you know. Besides, the best man gets to look after the wedding rings." William was nodding vigorously beside them. "Skyler, you'll look so sharp as the best man. After my dad, you'll be the best-looking guy there." At those words, Skyler's gloom lifted, and he burst into a smile. Being the best man sounded way more fun than being a ring bearer.
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"Alright then, I'll be the best man. | like... being the best man." Beverley chuckled. "Okay, back to business. Let's flip the next card, shall we?" "Right." Leah turned over the next card.
It showed the Devil upright. That was not a good sign.
"The Devil signifies a big obstacle, likely from a formidable rival in love. Seems like you're about to encounter a serious competitor," Beverley said, sighing deeply. "Aurelia also drew a rival card last time, and soon after, Megan showed up, leading to her and Leopold splitting up." Her words struck like a thunderbolt, splitting Leah's heart, which was full of love earlier. Her rosy cheeks turned pale in an instant.
Aurelia quickly took Leah's hand in hers and comforted her, "Don't worry, Leah. I'm here for you. As someone who's been there, I'll stand guard and chase away those fiends." She decided that Leah would be her sister-in-law, Avery's wife.
Avery slung an arm around Leah's shoulder. "I've told you not to rush into romance. Any guy who another woman can snatch away is not worth it. Better break it off quick." Aurelia rolled her eyes and held her forehead. Her brother was totally out of the loop.
That was the issue with being too close to the problem; it often made the solution harder to see.
Leah pouted. "I'm not in love. Haven't we... agreed on that? Why would | want to get into a relationship?" Avery ruffled her hair. "Good that you remember." Leah sighed inwardly. She hoped Avery wouldn't forget and suddenly spring a girlfriend on her.
Beverley prompted her to flip the remaining cards.
"Overall, your love life is going to face a major challenge. Make the right choice, and you'll find true love.
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Otherwise..." She didn't finish her sentence, but everyone understood the implication.
A shadow fell over Leah's heart, her long lashes casting a melancholy shadow on her pale eyelids.
Would her cherished bond with Avery be stolen by someone else? Avery gently pinched her chubby cheek.
"Girls gotta stay smart. Don't be led by the heart alone, okay?" Aurelia cleared her throat softly. It seemed the paper wall between Avery and Leah was still thick. To break through, they might need a little push.
Skyler, chin propped on his hands, looked at them, growing impatient.
"Avery, buddy, hurry up and get married, will you? | do want to be the best man."
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