After Death, Love Unveiled

Chapter 27

Elara couldn't help but glance at lysander as he spoke. The way his eyes locked onto hers made her cheeks Blush a soft pink.

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She thought her heart had gone mumb after everything that happened before the time travel, but somehow, chatting with Lysander like this brought back a flutter of unexpected shyness.

It

It took her a second to shake off the surprise before she asked. "Do you talk to everyone like that?

"Not even close," Lysander replied, a bit too quickly, his sincerity clear. I'm not that kind of guy"

"So, what, I'm special? Elara teased, flashing him a grin.

Lysander stiffened slightly at her words, his gaze shifting away as he muttered, "I promised Mr. Kensington I'd look out for

you

The mention of her father instantly dampened Elara's mood. 'Of course. The perfect poster boy, she thought Half-joking, she asked. "So, if your family told you to be with someone else, you'd just nod and go along with it?" Lysander was caught off guard. his expression suddenly complicated as he looked at her.

Noticing his hesitation, Elara let out a laugh. "Relax, I'm just messing with you! Don't get all serious on me. You're making me feel like a bully Then, with a bit more caution, she asked, "Lysander, is there someone you like?" His surprise was obvious as he paused before replying, "Why are you asking me that out of the blue?"

"Just curious. Elara shrugged casually. "I mean, even though my dad asked you to watch over me and you agreed, you've still got your own life, right? If there's someone you're into, don't hold back because of me.

Lysander stared at her for a long moment before he finally spoke. "Is it because we're together all the time that you're getting tired of me?" There was a flicker of hurt in his eyes.

away, Elara protested, but before she could finish, Lysander stood up abruptly and

Lysander! Don't be so dramatic!" Elara called after him, but he

and greeted

Lysander simply

care," Ursa replied, seeing

was already gone. Seeing her, Ursa asked in a concerned voice, "Miss Kensington, is everything alright?" Elara sighed, exasperated. "Ugh, he's mad

him, Ursa gently reminded her, "Miss Kensington, remember the real estate agents are coming by later to

did Elara remember the important business she had to take care of. She decided to stay put and handle

Chapter 27

exhausted after a long day at work, only to find

now, but today he stuck around, smoking to pass

for cash.

it? Three hundred bucks a month? That's chump change

work and the cash Elara gave you still dwarfs anything you'll ever make. Don't kid yourself, Asher. Don't think you're some big shot just because you made a

get caught, and we'll both end up screwed?" He glared at Jefferson. "And you,

as hell if you marry her. The Kensingtons have money, and Elara likes you. Just play it right, and she'll be wrapped

I'm not telling you to fall for her, I'm telling you to get

hell. I'm not doing it." He knew deep down that Elara and he were worlds apart, and he wanted no part

though-having Elara in his life had

Jefferson's face, it made his blood boil. Jefferson hadn't just driven his

on gambling.

passing down these good looks, you really think you'd be catching eyes like that? Sure, you aced school, but I wasn't some dumbass back then either. What's so special about Barrett Kensington? His grades were worse than

darkened, and without a word, he stormed off to his room, slamming the door behind

Asher jammed some tissue in his ears, shutting him out