He glanced subtly at Lindsey while speaking.
What? Paiges surprise was evident as she turned to Lindsey.
Lindsey, youre already engaged at such a young age? Tell me about your fianc. Is he handsome? Whats his job? How does he compare to Sumner?
Paige was genuinely curious about the man who had captured Lindseys heart and whether he was a better match than Sumner. She was concerned that Lindsey, being kind-hearted, might be vulnerable to deceit in a relationship.
Paiges concern was for Lindseys lifelong happiness.
Lindseys gaze dropped as she reflected on her situation with Domenic.
She felt a pain in her heart.
She hadnt communicated with him since their phone call that day.
The engagement was nothing more than a charade, and it seemed inevitable that their paths were diverging. This reality had to be confronted eventually.
Inhaling deeply to gather her thoughts, Lindsey raised her eyes to meet Paiges and clarified, There seems to be a bit of misunderstanding. The truth is, I Im not actually engaged.
Really? Sumners face brightened instantly.
Paige, with her worldly wisdom, instantly sensed something in Sumners reaction. She affectionately took Lindseys hand, clearly fond of the bright and attractive young woman before her. She asked, Do you currently have a boyfriend?
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Lindsey simply shook her head without speaking.
Fantastic! Sumner is not only charming and sociable, but hes also exceptionally caring towards women. Whoever becomes his girlfriend will surely be pampered.
Lindsey, grasping the implication in Paiges words, responded politely, Mrs. Lopez, Im grateful for your
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thoughtfulness, but at the moment, Im primarily focused on my career and not looking to start a relationship
Okay. Youre quite busy, I know. But theres no harm in spending some time with Sumner. Whenever youre free, youre welcome to visit us.
After that, Paige raised her eyebrows and gave Sumner a knowing look, encouraging him to take the chance. Then she turned and walked away.
Once Paige left, Sumner turned to Lindsey and apologized, Sorry.
Shes getting old and enjoys playing matchmaker. Please dont take it to heart.
I get it. Lindsey smiled understandingly. It was typical of women of Paiges age to engage in such matchmaking.
At this time, the tall and strong body of Sumner leaned forward slightly. He extended his right hand towards Lindsey in an inviting gesture, offering her a warm smile.
Would you like to join me for a dance?
Lindsey gazed out at the lawn where many guests were already dancing to the enchanting music.
Dancing wasnt really her thing. As she prepared to decline, an unexpected push from behind sent her stumbling into Sumner, who promptly caught her by the hands.