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.

to push you away, Elara

so dramatic!" Elara called after him,

out and

Lysander simply said,

take care," Ursa replied, seeing him off with her

Kensington, is everything alright?" Elara sighed,

gently reminded her, "Miss Kensington, remember the real

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

Chapter 27

a long day at work, only

now, but today he stuck around, smoking to pass the time

for cash.

walked in, Jefferson sneered, "Working your ass off all night and what do you got to show for it? Three hundred bucks a month? That's chump change compared to the pocket

Asher. Don't think you're some big shot just because you made a little progress. This world runs on connections, kid.

you'll get caught, and we'll both end up screwed?" He glared at Jefferson. "And you, if family's everything to you, where the hell

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, "I don't feel anything

telling you to fall for her,

in hell. I'm not doing it." He knew deep down that Elara and he were worlds apart, and he wanted

his life had made things a lot

his blood boil.

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

"Oh, come on! If it weren't for me 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 mine! He just had a

stormed off to his room, slamming the door

outside, but Asher jammed some tissue in his ears, shutting