Chapter 32

Jonathan stood there, unafraid of Henson’s sneak attack, but quite startled by the girl who popped out of

nowhere.

However, he refrained from pushing her away immediately, sensing the intensity of her heartbeat. Lowering his gaze, he took note of her disheveled appearance and wet eyelashes, noticing a flicker of fear in her eyes.

Estelle saw the scar behind the man’s ear for the second time. It was already a very light pink, almost the same

as normal skin.

For a full five seconds, Jonathan stayed silent. He waited for the girl to catch her breath before teasing her, “How many times have you tried to throw yourself into my arms? Do you really want to be my wife?”

Estelle snapped back to reality, her gaze meeting the man’s sarcastic stare in the dim forest light. Blushing, she took a few steps back, offering a forced explanation. “I-I was just trying to protect you.”

he spoke slowly in a softer, gentler tone. “Just kidding. Carry on and

was like that

didn’t notice his tone and pretended to be

reached her nostrils, causing her eyebrows

the servants had already started grilling fish and brought out marinated beef and venison from the

Estelle’s uneasiness, leaving her

to Jonathan, “Uncle, I’m getting

Estelle was the more disheveled, with wet hair and pants, while Henson had no traces of being attacked by

I went easy on you!” Estelle

be the referee. We’ll

“You two, stop fighting for now and go

hungry too and happily went to the

their bickering, Jonathan watched them thoughtfully. Not that Estelle didn’t hit Henson, but she aimed

the villa, complete with a gold tablecloth, exquisite tableware, and blooming tulips. Even a casual outdoor meal

while Jonathan

brought over grilled fish

glanced at the three fish on the plate and asked Henson with a faint smile, “Which one

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