Chapter 579:

Even Ferdinand was caught off guard.

“Congratulations,” he offered with a knowing smirk, glancing from Allison to Kellan. “Ms. Clarke, if only you knew how moody Mr. Lloyd’s been the past few days.”

But Kellan’s sharp look cut him off, his silence practically daring Ferdinand to keep talking.

Rebecca noticed the way Allison’s and Kellan’s fingers were intertwined, understanding everything in a single glance. She sidled up to Ferdinand and nudged him. “I heard there are two lively deer on Sunset Hill, perfect for some photos the elders will love. How about we go track them down?”

With a quick wink, she hooked her arm through his and began pulling him down the path in the opposite direction.

Ferdinand, taken aback, glanced over his shoulder.

— Sunset Hill had

Ferdinand and Rebecca vanished down the trail, silence once again settled over the area. Sunlight filtered softly through the

the sun brushing his shoulders, warming his

dropped his gaze, an unreadable expression crossing his face. At times, he couldn’t shake the worry that moments like these

your

a couple now, so I can’t keep you as my secret boyfriend,” Allison teased,

steady as she smiled up at him. “And I’m right here with you. How could this not be real?” She couldn’t help but notice how Kellan’s usual aura of controlled danger seemed different now. In the past, every movement of his carried an air of intensity,

he had become the one who seemed to worry about

take things at our own pace and see where it goes.

Kellan interrupted, his tone unwavering. “For me, there’s no question. It can

heart skipping a beat as the world seemed to slow around them. “Did anyone

that?” Kellan followed her

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