Chapter 1732:

“No rush,” Brook assured her. “How about some dessert first?”

Jennie welcomed the distraction, retreating to the kitchen to brew coffee and plate some sweets. They settled on the balcony together, the afternoon light casting long shadows.

Brook’s eyes searched her face. “If something’s troubling you, tell me. Maybe I can help.”

The words nearly spilled out, but Jennie caught them just in time.

Thoughts of Camille crept in, and her resolve hardened. She wasn’t the only woman in his orbit anymore. Asking for his help with her friend might push her into “troublesome” territory.

And if he started seeing her as a burden… would that be the final push that drove him away? The thought of leaving his side clawed at her heart, making her chest feel impossibly tight.

Her inner turmoil only deepened, casting darker shadows across her already troubled mind.

questioning gaze lingered, waiting for an answer that wouldn’t come. “Really, it’s nothing,” Jennie finally offered, forcing lightness into her voice. “Just being silly about missing you, that’s

out gentle. “Hey, don’t let it get to

drinks, or if some girl catches your eye… that’s just part of the deal. Not like

thrives

taken aback, his tone laced with disbelief. “You’re not jealous?

not jealous!” She punctuated her words by lightly punching

let out a low chuckle, making no effort

reached into his pocket and retrieved a small red velvet box. With a smile, he held it out to her. “This is

froze, her eyes widening as she accepted it. “What is

open it

revealing a

in her hands, staring in awe before murmuring,

arched a brow, amused. “Who else would it

hesitated, her voice faltering. “I thought… maybe…” She trailed off, unable to finish the

nearly mentioned Camille but stopped herself. Instead, she shifted the topic. “You’re sure this belongs to

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