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Richard halted his glass midway and noticed him, then he raised an eyebrow
“No.. You definitely look good, but I’m still wondering why you feel the need to ask. Can you tell me what happened to the man who gained a reputation as a ladykiller?”
“Eva has a way of making me feel doubtful about my looks and charming personality.” Steve declared.
Richard chuckled and told him, “Well, that’s not her first time. Remember, she is like this from the day you know her. Giving cold shoulder to you. “
“I find it difficult to believe, but can you confirm if you have also noticed a change in Eva?”
Richard looked around for the couple who were busy greeting people
“Yes, I agree with you on that matter. It is quite noticeable that she is a lot happier than before, and it is no surprise that Stephen is excited. He has married the woman he has always dreamed of, which is a significant accomplishment.”
“Yeah, but I am talking about some other change."
“Steve, relax, buddy; marriage changes people. It’s ok."
Steve shrugged his shoulders in uncertainty
At that moment, Richard observed an unexpected guest in the hall. Steve noticed the change in his expression and also followed his gaze and the moment he spotted the guests,
He asked with gritted teeth
“Who invited them here?”
Liam Hudson, along with Harry Hudson, arrived at the party.
The moment Eva spotted them, she got surprised and was not willing to face them
“How come they are here? Who invited them?”
Stephen’s response left Eva feeling both stunned and disturbed, as she hadn’t expected it.
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“But…”
"Shh, sweetheart, come; let’s welcome the guests. As he leaned in closer, he tucked the strand of hair that had fallen on her face behind her ear.
And then whispered to her, “don’t worry, Mrs Stephen smith, “I am here only
As she listened to his words, Eva exhaled and then focused her gaze forward, determined to calm her fears.
Liam and harry reach to them
“So finally you got married; congratulations to you both."
Stephen held the bouquet and then replied,
“Thank you."
“Well, I am curious why you believe in doing a secret marriage. You could have a big wedding in this city too, right?”
Stephen understood his hidden intentions, still he replied with a smile, “we had a grand wedding only but it’s just that we want to be a close affair between family members and some friends. “
“Hmm nice.. Ok, then see you tomorrow. I hope you receive the message from the lawyer. “
Stephen gave a nod at him