Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 189

As I talked, I started playing with the silverware, which drew all eyes to me. Then, with some cucumber and radish strips, I crafted the letter “L”

“Welcome, Mr. Temple,” I said with a grin, while pointing at the cake, “Check it out, a

one–of–a–kind design.”

Timothy gave me a cool glance and said with a beaming smile, “Xaviera, you’re just so creative, you know? It’s my first time ever having the honor of eating such a cake.”

His tone was crisp, and at that moment, he put on a bit of a coquettish act; he also sneaked a peek at Cecilia while doing so; his whole demeanor was childish, mischievous yet somewhat endearing.

I figured that only a family like the Temples could produce a character as wild as him.

Thankfully, his showy personality was pretty good at livening up the vibe, so the atmosphere got back to its easygoing state.

“So, how about we all dig in and try this flavor?” Wallis, ever the expert at reading the room, snatched a cake knife from a waiter and made a beeline for the cake.

The plot twist was a bit unexpected.

But since the cake was already sliced, it was time to dole it out.

protagonist’s role, I handed

Zade’s been busting his chops on this Pinecrest Hollow trip, so this piece here should go to Mr. Zade.”

by Timothy’s uncharacteristic magnanimity and, after giving him a look of

Mr. Zade,

slice in front of him and snorted, “Ms. March seems to forget

was at a loss for words when Hogan declined the cake in front of everyone; Cecilia had

herself, after all.

chimed in, “Hogan, I made a low–sugar one, so give

Cecilia, and

awkward scene drew

but thank goodness Zora and the others were quite

lasted

1/2

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drinks, and before I knew it, my head was spinning. I slipped

rounded the corner; the window was left

stealthily slipped

there should be a glimmer of