Upon hearing Owen Moreland's words, Amelia Clarke smiled, her heart feeling a touch of warmth.
By now, guests had already started to arrive one after another, and after the two of them stood at the entrance for a short while, several middle-aged and young men came up to shake hands and exchange greetings with Owen Moreland.
Amelia Clarke took the initiative to step aside, making space for them.
Owen Moreland smiled while exchanging pleasantries, but this smile differed from the gentle one he had shown to Amelia Clarke before; it contained more courtesy and a subtle distance. When facing Amelia, his smile revealed a relaxed and joyful ease that seemed to come from the heart.
Occasionally, someone's gaze would drift toward the quiet Amelia standing aside. Though their eyes showed curiosity, it was only for a brief moment before their attention quickly shifted back to Owen Moreland.
