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?”

know my history, yet you’re willing to be

Lɑτєѕτ cнαρτєrs 𝑖n g𝓪l𝗇ovєl𝑠.𝓬o𝓶

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

you,” Elyse countered, her frown deepening. “I can’t force feelings

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

at a loss

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

alarm. “Can you not be

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

could respond, a faint noise came from the direction

narrowed, a chilling glint flickering within them. “Is there someone in your

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