Chapter 829:

She woke late the next afternoon, the previous night’s snow having given way to a sunny day. The lively sounds of people enjoying the weather drew her to the window. She watched the activity below, the warmth of the sun soothing her chilled bones.

After a moment basking in the sunlight, a knock on the door pulled her from her reverie.

Elyse wrapped herself in a coat and approached the door to find her new neighbor, Edward, standing outside with a grin.

“Figured you’d be awake. How about lunch on me? Go change, and I’ll meet you in the lobby,” he suggested cheerfully.

The sight of Edward stirred Elyse’s conflicted emotions, prompting a weary sigh. “Are you sure about this? I’m hardly a catch. You know about my past marriage.”

Edward replied, “Does being married before mean I can’t pursue you? Can’t I chase someone I genuinely like?”

his determination. “You know my history, yet you’re willing to be with a divorced woman? With

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“You don’t see it. It’s rare to find someone I truly connect with. If I let you go

Elyse countered, her frown deepening. “I can’t force feelings that aren’t

turned earnest. “You’re lying. How can you

herself at

“Can you feel my strong chest muscles?” he asked, his

her hand away, stepping back in alarm. “Can you not be so forward?” she exclaimed,

Edward reached out again, a smug smile tugging at the corners of his lips. “You’re too passive, so I have to take the lead. Otherwise, how are we ever going to have a future

faint noise came from the direction of the bathroom, like something had just

flickering within

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