Chapter 86 - 86: Golden Wedding Anniversary III (2/2)
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as it's okay</eh the years</e ended, Serena and Charlton ave a moment of silence The Duke, the duchess and all their farateful eyes When the couple mouthed thank you, the two s
Just as they did in the wedding, they sat together in front of the piano to play 'can't help falling in love' though without the theatrics this time
The Duke offered his hand to the duchess to lead her to the dance floor The guests looked at the two As they were already old, they did not do any coed each other and swayed to the ain, and souests joined the couple on the dance floor
Serena and Charlton stood froeti approached the two
"Good evening, Lady Maxwell and Lord Daniel I aeti Thank you for the wonderful gift to ht for the rest of my life If ever you need my help, just ask"
Serena sratitude We are thankful enough to bring them happiness"
"Yes, Serena is correct It is our honor to be here"
The Marquess s the two even better "Perhaps not now, but you can approach ain Please, enjoy the rest of the night"
After the Marquess left, the ducal couple approached them
"thank you so et it" The duchess enthusiastically said In comparison to the lukeelcome earlier, this time she was profusely thanked theht Please, I wish to gift the two of you a siratitude" The Maestro said
"No, no need, please It is us who needs to gift you as this is your occasion" Serena said with a sood idea entered her, she continued "But if you must insist, please do purchase a copy fro company We have struck a deal with hi tomorrow at his office"
"Really!? My, I believe everyone will purchase a copy and it will be sold out in under a minute Please, I will need to approach Mr Easton, I need to reserve a copy now" The Maestro said quickly, as if in panic that he won't be able to buy a copy
The couple excused themselves to look for Mr Easton
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Charlton felt that he can finally breath Everyone wanted to speak to Serena, giving him no chance to talk to her alone
"I see that you becaan
Serena laughed "Why? Are you jealous?"
Charlton shook his head, "No, but about Mr Easton's recording deal, are you sure about that?"
Serena grinned "I' your opinion about that earlier"
"Are you kidding ht of me You have no idea how pleased I am to know that I will be able to see our names side by side in history" He said as he chuckled
At the background, Charlton faintly heard the orchestra starting to play, Tchaikovsky's Waltz of the flowers, feeling the atht, he bowed in front of Serena
"I' this at the ball, but for tonight, will you honor ht that she has been i, palpitations Charlton makes her feel every time he looks at her that way But he continues to surprise her
She gave him a coquettish smile as she placed her hand in his
"Of course, I will be delighted"
Then, he led her to the dance floor He positioned themselves between the other dancers He bowed to her as she curtsied, then he placed his right hand on her back as she placed her left on his right shoulder He used his left hand to take her right and hold it up Then they started waltzing to theeye contact, never for a second losing focus of each other
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TBC