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.

that at all! I'm not trying to push you away, Elara protested, but before

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

out and greeted him warmly,

a grim expression, Lysander simply said,

take care," Ursa replied, seeing him off

"Miss Kensington, is everything alright?" Elara sighed, exasperated. "Ugh, he's mad again! I was just making small talk, and he totally overreacted.

"Miss Kensington, remember the real

Elara remember the important business she had to take care of. She

Chapter 27

exhausted after a long day at work, only

today he stuck around, smoking to pass the time since he was

for cash.

month? That's chump change compared to the pocket money Elara's throwing around." Asher shot back, "Why do you even care? At least

Don't think you're some big shot just because you made a little progress. This world

stood firm. "I'm not stooping to that. Aren't you worried one day you'll get caught, and we'll both end up screwed?" He glared

my own shit to deal with, and your mom being sick didn't exactly help. That's why I pushed you toward Elara! What's the point of sticking with Daphne? You'll be broke as hell if you marry her. The Kensingtons have money, and Elara likes you. Just play it right, and she'll be wrapped around your finger." Asher shot him down,

not telling you to fall

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

lie, though-having Elara in his life had

that smug look on Jefferson's face, it made his blood boil. Jefferson hadn't just driven his mom away- he'd been a deadbeat dad from the

sponge off Asher while wasting away on gambling. 'He doesn't even deserve to

passing down these good looks, you really think you'd be catching eyes like that? Sure, you aced school, but I wasn't

and without a word, he stormed off to

ranting outside, but Asher jammed some tissue