Abandoned by All I Took It All Back novel Chapter 478

Janina quickly grabbed his arm.

"Hold on, Easton. You're the eldest. It's understandable that Mom and Dad are anxious. Why do you think we all came back to the countryside for the holidays? It's all about settling your futures. Just talk to them calmly later."

Her second and fourth brothers were already on their way home and would likely arrive late, but as long as they made it before the New Year, it was fine.

Janina had heard from her parents that all four of her brothers were scheduled for matchmaking meetings this year.

Easton stopped, his dark lashes lowered. "I already have someone I like," he said softly.

"Is it Summer?" Janina pressed immediately.

Easton turned to meet his sister's gaze, confronting his own feelings head-on for the first time.

He nodded firmly. "Yes, you're right. But I…"

"But I'm not worthy. She's so accomplished, well-educated, a famous author… and I'm just a rough guy who knows how to farm. Nina, I know what you're trying to do, trying to set us up, but real love has to be mutual. It's about admiring each other, not forcing something that isn't there. Please, don't bring this up again. It'll just make things awkward for everyone."

For the first time, he had voiced the deepest secret hidden in his heart.

He didn't even know when he had started to like Summer.

Maybe it was that time he had a fever and accidentally touched her hand.

Or maybe it was the pang he felt in his heart when he saw she had cut her finger…

The feelings had quietly sprouted and grown into an overwhelming forest.

He couldn't stop himself from thinking about her, missing her, liking her.

But he knew his place.

She was the brightest, most beautiful star in the night sky.

Untouchable.

Meant to be admired from afar.

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