Chapter 869:

Caught off guard while handling shrimp, Elyse gave him a puzzled stare, then set down the tongs and quietly stepped back.

Undeterred, Edward pressed on, following her, “Is your interest why you were secretly watching?”

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Elyse’s lips quirked slightly as she retorted, “I was told a certain apprentice was too heartbroken to eat after his loss. Yet, there he was, devouring chicken legs with gusto.”

Realization dawned on Edward. “I was just playing up for my mentor. He’s overly stern. Without that act, he’d never let me hear the end of it.”

Reflecting Simon’s earlier demeanor, Elyse doubted the strict image Edward painted. Given Edward’s reputation, she remained wary. Deciding to dismiss the interaction, she headed off in search of her lamb chops, leaving Edward behind. Once she found them, she sat down, only for Edward to appear beside her, his plate heaped with food, looking pleased.

curiously, “When are

lamb chop, looked up in

you heading home? Will you go back to your country or stay here?” Edward, unconsciously licking his lips, betrayed

Jayden, which felt like losing her

while, explore a

ventured, “What about your parents? Don’t you want to share your

passed away. There’s no one to

guard by her revelation, fumbled for words, rubbing his chin

let out a soft chuckle, “Don’t worry. It doesn’t pain me

world, I’ll always treat you kindly,” Edward suddenly leaned in close to Elyse,

away, awkwardly saying, “I don’t need that

utensils, propped his face on one hand,

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