Chapter 1461

Ian did not answer.

Elaine also felt that she had spoken out of turn because they had agreed not to interfere with each
other’s life.

"I’m sorry, I didn’t mean it.I just think that if you’re regretting it, it’1] be better for us to stay engaged for
the time being.

"Being engaged will make it easier for you to seize power too."

‘I’ve never liked to force others.Even though he’s the one who proposed the marriage at the beginning,
the purpose of the marriage has always been the benefit that each of us will get from the marriage at
the end of the day.

We won't have anything to do with each other, let alone fall for each other.

‘But I’ve been a little hesitant recently, hesitant about my decision.‘

I’ve never been afraid of a marriage of convenience a s I could still keep the life that I want after the
marriage.

Getting a divorce can be done any time if I find out we don’t suit each other.

The whole thing will still be acceptable to me as long as it’s not troublesome.

‘But after listening to Lucy’s reminder, I’m unsure whether I can remain unrelated to Ian in all aspects of
life after our marriage.

‘To be honest, Ian is excellent in every way.He’s both gentle and graceful when he’s around me"

Elaine was a little afraid.



They would, in fact, only be acting in front of the public, but if unnecessary feelings were to emerge
from all the interactions, her losses would truly outweigh her gains.

The man behind her remained silent for a few minutes and then asked, "Why would you keep on
reminding me if I have any regrets or not?"

She choked on her own words for a split second and decelerated.

"Did I?"

He gave off a faint chuckle.

"Are there other issues that are bothering you?"

Elaine pursed her lips and did not utter a single word.

After a long time, Ian glanced out of the window.

"You don’t have to overthink this."

The car was parked at 22, Northbay Avenue, Southpark, 20 minutes later.She stopped the car and
turned around.

"We've reached your place."

The man in the back was silent.

Elaine got out of the car, walked to the rear, and opened the door.

And under the dim yellow light of the street lamp, she saw him leaning against the back of the seat with
his eyes closed, as if he was asleep.She leaned forward, propped one arm against the back of the
seat, and nudged him with the other hand.



"Mr.Saldana?"

Ian frowned, rubbed his forehead, and slowly opened his eyes.

He then tilted his head and stared at Elaine’s face, his vision slightly blurred as if there were a couple of
images that overlapped with herself.

"Mr.Saldana?" She called out his name again.

Ian returned to his senses slightly, and his eyes were fixed on her face.

Now that he could see Elaine clearly, he covered his forehead.

"I’m sorry."

Elaine got out of the car and held the door for him.

"You’re home."

He responded with a light hum and got out of the car.He could not even stand firmly and turned slightly
toward her.

Elaine lifted her hands to support his arm.

"Are you okay going in by yourself?"

He paused for a few seconds and laughed as his chin rested directly above the top of her head.

The smell of liquor brushed through her hair as he breathed out.

"Then will you send me in?"

‘Send him in?’ She looked back at the villa where the lights were out.



"Is there no one else living in your house?"

He replied, "I’m the only one living here."

"This...Wouldn’t this be a tad bit inappropriate?"

Ian leaned toward her and lay on her back.

It felt like h e was using her as a crutch, but it did not feel as intimate as it could be.

"You’re now my fiancee.What’s not appropriate about this?"

Elaine swallowed her saliva.

‘He’s so right that I can’t even refute his statement"

"Then I’ll take you in," she said very lightly as she supported him.

Fearing that he might fall, she asked again, "Can you still walk?"

‘I won’t be able to carry such a huge man on my back.Not to mention that I’m wearing heels now"

He laughed.

"I’m not that drunk just yet."

Elaine helped him to the door, but his door was locked, and it would take a pin code to unlock it.

She was waiting for him to enter the pin code when he said, "The pin code is 0626."

She typed it in, and the door opened automatically.



"Is that pin code your birthdate?"

He replied, "No."

Elaine understood something immediately.

‘If it’s not his birthday, it must be his first love’s birthday"

‘How am I so clever!?’


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