Chapter 725:

“No, I can go back alone,” Elyse firmly declined.

Elyse lifted the hem of her skirt and swiftly turned to leave, moving so quickly that even Gavin struggled to keep up. Just as she reached the exit of the banquet hall, a figure suddenly blocked her path. She looked up in surprise to see Edward grinning mischievously at her.

Instinctively, she raised her hand to cover her tear-streaked face, the humiliation of being caught crying by someone she had recently met washing over her.

Edward, with his hands casually in his pockets, leaned in and remarked with a mocking interest, “You were so happy an hour ago. Why are you now crying?”

Elyse took a step back, still shielding her face, feeling an inexplicable sense of guilt. “What does it have to do with you?” she snapped.

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he replied, “Of course it matters. If you don’t tell me, I’d miss

secret only hardened. She took a deep breath, forcing back her tears, and

excited. Tears of joy. Not a

push her further, nodded in feigned acceptance. “Since you’re fine, why not accompany me back to the banquet?”

banquet? Can’t you

Having been seized so

clearly uncomfortable, and said, “You’re hurting me.

saw her unhappy expression and scoffed. “Do you know how many women would love to be hugged by

shock and disbelief. Was he seriously this

actually think you’re the most handsome man in

smile, Edward brushed his hair back. “It’s no question that I am the most

demeanor, Elyse fell silent, cursing her luck for encountering him. Suddenly, Edward led her to

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