Chapter 426

　　Derek's POV 　　After the award ceremony, I led Tabitha to our exclusive seats. As the lights dimmed, Tabitha murmured in my ear, "Why didn't you tell me earlier? I had no time to prepare, and I felt like a fool on stage just now." 　　Hearing Tabitha's complaint, I couldn't help but smile indulgently. 　　"I wanted to give you a surprise." 　　"More like scare me. My palms are sweaty. I'll go to the restroom." 　　"Okay." 　　As Tabitha stood up, I gave Alvin a subtle signal, and he followed Tabitha at a discreet distance, protecting her from the shadows. 　　I, on the other hand, lounged lazily in my chair, fiddling with the wedding ring, a chill creeping into my heart. 　　My phone kept vibrating. After several attempts to ignore it, the persistent caller forced me to get up and take the call. 　　Tabitha's POV 　　After the award ceremony, I could hardly believe what had happened, with a very complex mood. 　　On one hand, there was the satisfaction of finally achieving what I wanted; on the other, a