Chapter 1709

Emma knew even when she got a say, it was just in words; she never really got to decide. "I can eat anything; I'm not picky." Ron wished Emma would show some spine like she did at work, so not everyone could walk all over her. Susie took Emma by the arm. "Let's head out." "Okay." Emma agreed. Alwyn, who was trailing behind, looked at Ron. "What's your real deal with this unexpected fiancée of yours?" Ron gazed at Emma's slender figure, so delicate it seemed a gentle breeze could knock her over. "I just feel sorry for her and want to take care of her." Alwyn was not buying it. "After all these years, I never knew you had such a saintly side." "Well, now you do." "No real feelings for Emma?" "None at all." Alwyn clapped Ron on the shoulder. "If you're not planning to marry her, don't get her hopes up. Giving her hope and not following through, that's the real harm." Ron asked, "Given she doesn't care about me, do you think I can actually hurt her?" "So, she doesn't like you,