Love Began with the First Meeting novel Chapter 285

Molly finally glanced over at Brian who was leaning back in his chair. Brian looked back at Molly with veiled eyes, raising his glass and drinking the contents in one gulp. She compressed her lips and shook her head. She didn't want to say hello to him, but it didn't mean that she was running away from him.

She will not give him the satisfaction. In truth, she wanted to get away from him not only physically but also mentally.

Eric smiled and gestured for the waiter to lead them to their table.

It might be coincidence, but then again, he didn't believe in coincidences, but their table reserved by the restaurant was parallel to Brian's table. Only one table was separating them.

"Brian, ask Eric to come over and we can sit together."

Becky's cheerful voice carried over to where Molly and Eric were sitting. She stiffened at the sound of the awfully familiar voice. The uneasiness in her heart became more and more heavy. Turning, she tried to catch a glimpse of the speaker, but the waiter blocked her sight. As soon as he moved, she got a clear sight.

Molly looked at Becky's face. Her first impulse was to get up and run as fast as she can…

She was about to get up, but Eric caught her hand and forced her back to her seat.

Sensing the weird atmosphere, Becky turned to Brian. "What's going on? Why Eric is not joining us?"

Frowning she asked again,"Why can't I hear Eric say anything?"

Glancing at Molly, Brian's eyes narrowed as he saw her pale face. Turning to his companion, he explained,"Eric is with a friend now. It's not convenient for him to join us."

Hearing Brian's reply, Becky got even more confused. She had spent more time with Eric than with Brian. Although she wasn't sure about who she really liked until recently, she was pretty sure that Eric was besotted with her. He always turned up every time she was with Brian. But today...

"Is Eric with his girlfriend right now?" Becky asked curiously, shaking her head.

Despite not speaking too loud, her voice was still audible from where Molly and Eric were sitting. Normally, she would react to such words as "Eric's girlfriend", but she just sat there looking timidly at Becky. There was fear, resistance and even evasion in her eyes!

Eric looked at Molly's changing expressions, and he suddenly felt guilty. He could feel Molly's suffering and he felt like someone was squeezing his heart.

He sensed the tense atmosphere between the two ladies. He was aware that there was a weak connection between Molly and Becky, however Molly's strong reaction towards Becky seemed a little unusual.

No one noticed that Brian's eyes darkened frighteningly. When he heard Becky refer to Molly as "Eric's girlfriend", his chest felt like it was going to explode. He almost growled to Becky,"No!"

His brows knitted as he took a deep breath. 'What the hell is happening?' Brian shook his head to clear his mind.

Meanwhile, Molly's breathing is becoming labored. She was trying her best to suppress the emotions that had already taken over her mind. Looking at Becky discreetly, she was not sure if Becky recognized her already. She couldn't be sure if she existed in Becky's memory. Maybe she chose to evade her own memories of the past. Then what would happen when she learns that she was the daughter of Rory, there was no way she could face the past...

And the painfully humiliating memories.

Taking a deep breath, Molly tried to calm her inner turmoil. She stopped staring at Becky and turned her attention to Eric. Her eyelashes trembled and there was sadness in her eyes. She looked at Eric worriedly before lowering her head.

Looking at Molly's downcast expression, Eric was beginning to regret bringing Molly to the restaurant. He should have known that Brian would bring Becky here now that she's back. Taking Molly's hand in his, he realized that her hands have grown so cold.

"Let's go somewhere else!"

Eric got up and tried to pull Molly from her seat. But Molly didn't budge. He frowned, returning to his seat with a scowl. "It's really a coincidence this time. I didn't arrange this meeting on purpose. Little Molly, please trust me!" His voice was soft and pleading.

There was sincerity in his voice as he entreated Molly. It was not like Eric to explain his actions to anyone, and his voice was raised unconsciously.

Hearing Eric explaining himself to someone was a big surprise to Becky. Inclining her head at the direction of his voice, Becky frowned slightly. She couldn't believe that Eric had changed a lot in such a short time. The Eric she knew was carefree, but nevertheless as cruel as Brian.

Molly swallowed and took a deep breath. She wished she can swallow her sadness as easily. She didn't know how much sadness the human heart could take. All she knew was that she was sad because of what happened this morning in the casino. She was sad when she saw Brian with someone else. She was sadder when she saw it was Becky with Brian...

'How much sadness can I take in a single day?' Molly thought bitterly.

The piled sadness was like a fire in her blood, suffocating her.

The suffocation became even worse as she realized that it was Becky all this time, the woman that Brian loves, the woman who will be his wife one day…

Choking back a sob, Molly tried to breathe normally. She tried to smile lightly at Eric to reassure him that she's all right. Bringing out her phone, she started typing: I don't care if you brought me here on purpose or not. I'm really not happy at this moment. However, thanks to your presence, at least I'm not alone.

Thank you for keeping me company every time I need.

Reading her message, Eric's eyes softened. Her heartfelt words seemed to melt his heart. He looked at Molly tenderly. At that moment, there was only one thought in his mind. He wanted to be her guardian angel, forever. He wants to break the routine of his life and start following his heart instead of his mind. He wants to believe that one day the wish in his heart will become a reality.