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 dare

sir. I’ll bring them

clapped his hands excitedly, only to be doused by

speak ill in front

any for you. Mr. Lockwood

Just for her?

was flattered as she took a delicate

the bowl, delighted, “Is this Willowdale’s famous dessert a

produce.

her admiration reaching new heights, “Mr. Lockwood, you’re too thoughtful! How is there such a vonderful man like you in the world?

for a girl to consume. She

Ms. Nightshade, I’m flattered.”