Trouble Love Affair

s back against the corridor wall, was trying to control his irregular breathing. Meanwhil

at the end of the corridor, Aaron appeared. The man was wearing his elegant black suit, the tie still perfectly tied around his n

ounded hoarse as he cal

bel knew that smile was not a sign of friendliness; it was a mask

pace and the way he looked at Reynald revealed something else.

at sounded familiar. He extended his hand, and R

ld replied while ke

like a deer caught in headlights. "I didn't expect to find you guys here

n was watching his every move, trying to find

fresh air," Abel said quietl

?" he asked, his voice sounding like he was holding

" Abel replied qui

expression. He knew very well that Aaron was no fool. No matter wh

ife's waist. The touch looked like an intimate gesture to anyone's eyes, but Abel f

ft tone. He rubbed Abel's waist with his thumb, a gestur

ad quickly. "No,

. What makes you stand here alone? I mean, I know the show inside is pr

asual. "Just passing by. I was looking fo

e." He observed Reynald for a few seconds before addi

conversation," Reyn

good then. I'm always glad to see that families can support each other, especially in

new it wasn't just a statement, but an insinuation fi

hope you don't make my wife feel too comfortable, Reynald.

kept his calm expression. "Of course, Aar

to make sure his message got through. Then, he turned to Abel, his smile soften

om. Reynald could only stand there, watching their backs move away. B

hope we can talk more later. Families shoul

nodded, say

tightly. He knew Aaron suspected him. But more than that, he felt guilty for not b

asionally glancing at him, as if waiting for the right moment to interrogate him. Amidst the

ake smiles and polite goodbyes. Abel stood near the exit, waiting for Aaron who seemed to sti

Abel with a casual stride. However, the l

yourself," Aaron s

t Aaron with an expression of

. "I have other things to do. You can take a ta

my dress," she said in an urgent tone, pointing at the elegant black dress she wore, complete with a

"That's your problem, not mine," he said coldly. "Don't create

e began to tremble, showing his fear. "

Abel with a sharp gaze that made him s

wife," Abel retorted, trying to be bra

wife, you have the right to know everything? Don't be stupid, Abel. You're just an

were about to fall, but he held himself back. He

air," he said softly

contempt. "Life isn't fair, Abel

owards his car. Abel stood transfixed, watching Aaron open the car do

ont of the hotel, trembling hands holding a clutch. The ballroom music that now

iliar voice gree

g not far from him. The man seemed hesitant

?" he asked, his voi

head, unable

sked again, though he coul

n almost inaudible voice. "H

d. "She really..." Reynald didn't finish his

t tone, though clearly unsure of h

ess like that, Abel. It's too

head. "I don't

xture of frustration and concern. "Abel, I c

"Aaron will be ang

eriously. "Aaron doesn't need to know

oked at the man with a look that was both c

Abel. "Aaron went to see someone. I won't elaborate, but you deserve

st Reynald, but on the other hand, his offer s

nodded slowly. "Alrig

d his car door for Abel. "Get in. I

or the first time that night that someone really cared about him. Even so, images of Aaron and his anger continued to haunt Abel'