My breath caught. ‘Why does Edward keep popping up everywhere?‘ I thought.

“Oh? Why’d you bring me here?” I said, pretending to be curious.

“I know this place well, and the food’s way cleaner and healthier than anywhere else,” Ryan said as

we walked into a classy private room.

Inside, the air was filled with the soothing scent of sandalwood. Just beyond the screen was a small

balcony that overlooked a cozy little park.

A cool breeze blew in, carrying the calming aroma of the sandalwood with it.

Ryan lounged on the sofa, beckoned me over with a lazy curl of his finger.

I walked over and curled up in his embrace.

He gently ran his fingers through my hair and murmured, “Do you want to meet my cat? I’ve had her for years–she’s pure white, super sweet, and totally loves people. I’ll bring her over for you to play

with sometime.”

I nodded. “Sounds great. Just bring her by when you have time, I’d love to play with her.”

Ryan chuckled softly. “Are you free this week? How about I take you to a movie?”

“A private screening?” I teased.

“Nah, nothing that fancy. Just a regular movie,” Ryan said with a grin.

I playfully poked him in the chest. “Aren’t you worried about danger lurking around? Still out and

about like this?”

“In Braylin, I’m

relaxed. “Alright, you pick the movie. I’m down for

Ryan replied

after that–just quietly rested together, enjoying the peaceful

both tired from work. With the calming sandalwood lingering in the

just leaned against each other for a good ten minutes before

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Chapter 522

at all, really refreshing, and tasted

patted my back twice, gentle as ever.

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up from his arms, realizing how incredibly cozy it was–honestly, I

there.

when we heard a car pull

over to the

let out a surprised noise. “Wait, what’s Uncle Edward doing here? Did he leave

show early too?”

holding the

vegetable porridge and headed downstairs. My heart was pounding like

of rabbits bouncing around inside

anything more than just a guy–he’s never even popped up in my

reason, every time he shows up, I just

Honestly, I’m so lame.

upstairs with Edward, and Edward called out, “What are

honestly,

eat.”

the two of them stepped

long black wool coat, and with his tall, commanding figure,

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