A round of applause erupted from the guests who didn't know much about their private stories but those who did, stiffened from their seats and held their breath. Dr. Jane, who was always a paragon of perfect and graceful poise despite pressure, gave out her pursed but charming smile as she nodded and acknowledged her fiance's public confession.
Allie smiled as well, though in her heart it was a painful reminder of her absence. It was something she was supposed to do as a wife but in those times, she was instead caring for another man. As she stared at him while her mind was somewhere else, Ajie fixed his gaze towards her, hoping for a tiny hint that this statement would evoke a guilt from her and make her realize her own shortcoming as a wife.
"Are there any other else, Sir Adrian, that you would like to dedicate this great success of yours? " the voice of the interviewer broke into his moment of reverie.
