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?”

baffled by his determination. “You know my history, yet you’re willing to be

Lɑτєѕτ cнαρτєrs ?n g?l?ovєl?.?o?

to find someone I truly connect with. If I let you go

countered, her frown deepening. “I can’t

lying. How can you say you feel nothing? I’m quite

Elyse found herself at a

“Can you

alarm. “Can you not be so forward?” she

the corners of his lips. “You’re too passive, so I have to take the lead. Otherwise, how are we ever going to

respond, a faint noise came from the direction of the

flickering within them. “Is there someone in

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255