My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 57

“Why are you snapping photos?” Sebastian barged into her shot, boldly declaring, “If you marry me, pretty lady, you’ll get to enjoy Uncle Orion’s cooking every single day!”

“Hey, why wouldn’t I just marry your uncle then?” Xanthea blurted out without thinking.

The moment the words left her mouth, Orion paused mid–bite, and Xanthea froze, realizing her comment was even bolder!

She looked across at the man who definitely heard her and quickly clarified, “I was just joking with the kid, don’t take it seriously, okay?”

Orion just nodded.

“He’s kind of scary anyway.” Sebastian began, but the icy glare from the man next to him cut him short. He zipped his lips and gave Xanthea a look that screamed: See? Really scary!

You’re still eating the food he made, and you

sir. I’ll bring them over,”

hands excitedly, only

sorry, I won’t speak ill in front

misunderstood,” the butler said affectionately. “There really isn’t any for

Just for her?

was flattered as she took a

bowl, delighted, “Is this Willowdale’s

of Willowdale Island, made with red beans, peanuts, jelly noodles, and coconut, crafted from local produce. Since it’s cooling, Mr. Lockwood added dates and barley,

admiration reaching new heights, “Mr. Lockwood, you’re too thoughtful! How is there

but her parents often refused her, citing it was too cold for a girl to

Ms. Nightshade, I’m flattered.”