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.

like that at all! I'm not trying to push you away, Elara protested, but before she could finish, Lysander stood up

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

out and

grim expression, Lysander simply

Ursa replied, seeing

her way downstairs and noticed Lysander was already gone. Seeing her, Ursa asked in a concerned voice, "Miss Kensington, is everything alright?" Elara sighed, exasperated. "Ugh, he's mad again! I was just making small talk, and

she was about to chase after him, Ursa gently reminded her, "Miss Kensington, remember the real

business she had to take care of. She decided to stay put and handle the property matters first.

Chapter 27

exhausted after a long day at work, only to find Jefferson still

he stuck around, smoking to pass the time since he

for cash.

to show for it? Three hundred bucks a month? That's chump change compared

waved him off. "And for what? All that hard 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 little progress. This world runs on connections, kid. Remember the cushy

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

second, then went defensive. I had 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, "I don't feel

you idiot! I'm not telling you to fall for her, I'm telling you to get her money.

knew deep down that Elara and he were worlds

his life had made things a lot

his blood boil. Jefferson hadn't just

was, trying to sponge off Asher while wasting away on gambling.

I wasn't some dumbass

a word, he stormed off to his room, slamming the door behind

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