The Broken-hearted She And The Icy He

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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

well

lying to you, was I? I really am pretty

“Elias, you’re really handsome. Standing next to me is

each other

she felt something wrap tightly

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looked up in disbelief–only to find that he’d stepped forward and grasped her

voice, usually so cold and clipped, now carried an

think you’re ugly. I think you’re…

Cute?

went wide

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

didn’t even

yet here he was, calling her cute–and holding her

was wrong with his

stunned by

mind, men’s hands were always rough and stiff. But hers–hers felt like one of those squishy stress toys he’d once idly

smooth. He could easily

strangely addictive. He couldn’t help but squeeze her hand

his grip grew, the more stunned Lily became.

For a moment, James‘ heartbeat skipped entirely

round and sparkling, made

with that round,

looked exactly like a

He had the sudden, powerful urge to pinch

they’d only just met–it would be

held her hand tighter. Tighter

if by doing so, he could walk hand–in–hand with her through all the lifetimes yet

grip was getting a little painful now. Lily’s fingers

this didn’t feel quite right. She tried to pull her hand