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.

Edward inquired curiously, “When are you planning

her lamb chop, looked up in confusion,

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

Jayden, which felt like losing her true home. Her ties to many places had evaporated, leaving her with no desire to return

while, explore a bit. There’s no rush to find

about your parents? Don’t you

dimmed. “My parents have passed away.

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

“Don’t worry. It doesn’t pain

you’re alone in this world, I’ll always treat you kindly,” Edward suddenly leaned in

pulled away, awkwardly saying, “I

on one hand, and asked eagerly, “Now that the competition is over, can we talk

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