hapter 170 A Familiar Stranger

Chapter 170 A Familiar Stranger

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She thought, arriving this early, she’d have to wait a while for him. But after parking her car, she was surprised to see he’d already arrived.

They had agreed in advance to sit by the window once they got there.

He wore a black suit, a bright red rose in his hand.

She wore a brown wool coat and held a plush capybara toy in her arms.

Because Elias always texted in such a stiff, by–the–book style–like a grumpy old man–she had imagined he’d probably look the part, too.

Most likely balding. Probably with a beer belly.

But from a distance, Elias actually had a pretty nice build.

Even seated, his posture was impressively straight.

She couldn’t see his legs too clearly under the table, but overall, he gave off the impression of being tall- and young.

Maybe it was the sound of the café door opening, but he turned his head slightly in her direction, the back of his head facing her now.

She had to admit–even the back of his head was kind of good–looking.

But what caught her attention most was his hand.

His right hand held the rose with effortless grace, wrist slightly bent, the joints elegant and pale, like sculpted jade–quietly striking.

As if sensing her stare, he slowly turned his face toward her.

He looked up so suddenly that Lily felt like a student caught goofing off by the class monitor. Startled, she ducked behind the wall next to her.

That’s when she saw his face clearly.

It was a face of cold elegance, carved to perfection…

James‘ face.

Lily froze, completely stunned.

She never could’ve imagined that the Elias she’d come to trust and confide in–was actually James.

liked talking to

a little

chatting with

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fluttery, heart–racing warmth.

was more of a reliable,

someone she might have a crush

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James were two completely separate people, there was no way she’d have intense

now that she knew Elias was James, it was like a

feelings she had forced down–sprang up like

deep in her heart suddenly took root and

ignore anymore. Something she

She liked… James.

was Leila. And she was also

Distance creates beauty.

they hadn’t met face–to–face, James had developed some feelings

it was

version of Leila

Lily

he didn’t like

stand being touched by

bear to look

in a cold, hard voice to stay away from him

necessary.

out that Leila was actually Lily, all of that affection would vanish in an

wouldn’t even be

her

Her only friend.

the look of disgust

bear to lose

fear–she simply didn’t have the courage to

O

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definitely couldn’t bring herself to confess that she

That she liked him.

wanted to be with

could do–was

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