She could not help feeling disappointed at his reply, thinking that this was his excuse not to attend her engagement ceremony.
Her disappointment was plainly reflected in her tone. "Xiao Jie, are you that… unwilling to attend my engagement ceremony?"
This long-lost brother of hers, whom she was reunited with after a decade and a half of separation, was especially precious to her.
At the same time, she really hoped to receive blessings for her happiness from those closest to her.
To her, Gong Jie was as important as her two sons.
"Sis, I just stepped off the plane. I have something important to attend in the US so I'm not in China right now."
After a brief pause, he added, "As for your engagement ceremony, can you give me some time to consider?"
His voice, from the other end, sounded depressed and resigned.
Startled, she could only respond with a sad smile. "I won't force you; no matter what, I'll reserve a seat for you!"
