My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 232

Orion laid out the midnight snack on the dining table, its rich aroma immediately filling the air, making Xanthea involuntarily swallow in anticipation.

“Xan, let’s have some late–night treats first.”

“There’s no need for that!”

Xanthea mustered all her strength just to lift her hand in refusal.

In the past, she would have sat down happily and without hesitation to eat, but now, not only did she have thoughts about the food he cooked, but also about him.

“How about a drink then.”

No need! Let’s just get straight to rehearsal, I only came here to practice today, and I have other things to deal with later.”

have?”

Orion was puzzled by her series of refusals, “What other things do you

suddenly recalling his “corporate secrets” from earlier in the

of your business” confusion and a very subtle, extremely secretive anticipation. She thought that with this kind of provocative gaze, he wouldn’t pursue it any further.

straight at her, “Yes, I’m very interested.”

statement, Xanthea was thrown off balance. She stumbled over her words, her heart racing, “Then

go

turned around, Xanthea couldn’t hide her

her lip hard and pinched her thigh, forcing herself

overthink it, it might just be any casual interest, but then he bought her favorite Hello Kitty slippers and

Orion returned with his hair dried, dressed in a sleek, dark suit, holding a silk tie,

dressed up, Xanthea’s heart skipped

doing this on purpose,

rehearsal, why did he

gold–rimmed glasses, he looked even more like a sophisticated rogue,

handsome.

handsome face flitting.before her, especially when she had “certain thoughts” about him, she knew she’d

are you