My Beloved Has Risen from Death’s Embrace

Chapter 389

Upon hearing this, Xanthea immediately tightened her grip on his hand.

She was nervously and didn’t know what to do, waiting for Orion to say something to break the awkward silence, and now he was leaving?

No way!

Feeling her hand tightening, Orion caressed her hand and reassured her softly, “Don’t worry, I just be outside.”

“Okay”

The door to the study closed, and Xanthea immediately picked up the fine porcelain tea set she had brought with her, placing it on the desk, “Grandpa Theodore, this is a gift for you, Orion picked it out.”

She still felt a bit guilty, so she added the last sentence.

Theodore chuckled. “Such an honest and adomble child.”

“I’m sorry” Xanthea bowed her head, embarrassed, “I had planned to choose a gift myself.”

“It’s not your fault. I asked Orion to bring you over on short notice”

Huh?

Orion had brought her here without informing

while back and need to go abroad for some rehab, thought I’d see you before I

him with concem,

can’t stand up to

away, reaching for the teapot nearby. Xanthea immediately walked over and took it from him, “No worries at all, I can do it

1. I’ve always appreciated

the tea, Theodore’s smile

doted on by two accomplished brothers, most people would choose

socialite

years, earned a spot at the Crestwood Research Institute out of the ordinary, and even caught the eye of the

out in every aspect, and your personality is bright and lovely too, no wonder Orion is so fond of you.”

you

handed him a cup of tea, which Theodore accepted, “No, you truly are exceptional. There is no need to be modest. And don’t worry, I haven’t been

eye out?

he keep an eye on her?

time, how have things been going between you and

very

Happy?

turning feflective as if lost in distant memories.

remember how long it had been since he last

always been more mature than his peers, which is related to the complex dynamics within