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Chapter 235 Taste

Her nose was big and round, awkwardly out of place..

Just like she’d once told him during one of their chats–she really was pretty ugly.

But… ugly in a kind of cute way.

Her eyes were bright, twin peach blossom–shaped pools that shimmered with watery light, like black gemstones sunk into the surface of a crystal–clear lake. The sight alone sparked joy.

And her lips–shaped in a soft, natural curve–were red, dewy, and sweet–looking. They practically begged to be kissed.

James quickly looked away, ears burning. He felt it was inappropriate–even indecent–to keep staring at her mouth like that when they’d only just met.

Lily caught the motion right away.

She figured he’d turned away so fast because her face was just that disgusting to him. That her appearance had shocked him into silence.

She let out a quiet breath of relief.

This was her first time truly meeting him in person as Leila–and if everything went right, it would also be the last.

Their dual identities could finally part ways. No more mess. No more ties.

“Elias, I’m Leila.”

Changing her voice came easily–Lily was a professional voice actress, after all. She could shift her tone in a heartbeat.

Right now, her voice sounded exactly like a lively, energetic teenage boy.

James‘ ears burned even hotter.

Her voice was… really nice, too.

didn’t respond, Lily assumed it was because he was too put off by her appearance to say anything. He probably didn’t want to be rude, though, so he hadn’t walked

well spell it

was I? I really

handsome. Standing next to me

see each

the sentence, she felt

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disbelief–only to find that he’d stepped forward

so cold and clipped,

think you’re ugly. I think you’re…

Cute?

went wide

room, she’d nearly burst into tears just looking at herself in the

and creepy didn’t even begin

here he was, calling her cute–and holding

was wrong

was stunned by how soft her

hands were always rough and stiff. But hers–hers felt

easily wrap

addictive. He couldn’t help but squeeze her

stunned Lily became. Her eyes stretched even

For a moment, James‘ heartbeat skipped

round and sparkling, made her seem

that round, cartoonish

a confused,

the sudden, powerful

just met–it would

held her hand tighter. Tighter

could walk hand–in–hand with

a little painful now. Lily’s

about this didn’t feel quite right. She tried

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