Chapter 140. Wedding

Ludwig smiled and stroked her cheek. "Call them, darling. It's joyful news. And I'm sure what happened yesterday has nothing to do with your parents."

Elle gazed at her beloved with melancholy in her beautiful eyes. Ludwig's smile always comforted her.

"Well, I'll try," Elle whispered.

Finally, they went to the reception area to use the available telephone booth. The hotel provided facilities with separate rooms for privacy.

Elle entered the booth, and Ludwig accompanied her. He planned to propose to Elle's parents directly over the phone.

After dialing the home number, Elle gripped Ludwig's hand tightly. She was genuinely afraid of being rejected or treated poorly. She remembered the last time she left home on bad terms, arguing with her parents.

Ring... Ring... Ring...

"Hello?" a hoarse voice answered.

"Hello, Kak... it's Elle..." Elle recognized her eldest brother's voice immediately.

"El?!! How are you?!" her brother asked ea