Chapter 141

I hesitated a little before taking it. “Thank you.”

Oh no. I just remembered–I still had his other handkerchief with me!

After dabbing my eyes with this new one, I said timidly, “Um, I’ll return this after I wash-”

“It’s alright. You can pass it to me,” Soren said, taking the handkerchief.

I stared intently at my food, hoping to hide my burning cheeks.

Once we finished our meal, I summoned a waitress for the bill. However, she informed me that it had already been paid.

“By whom?” I exclaimed.

“Soren, duh!” Soleil chirped, leaping to her feet.

I rose from my seat, too.

“Mr. Kenway, the lunch was supposed to be on me!” I protested, flustered.

“Oh, who cares? It’s just a meal, and my brother has too much money to spend. Let him pay for someone he ”

coughed–loudly

plus–one this time. Me! So we

I blinked, stunned.

been about to

Maybe it was “someone he likes?”

Soren… actually like me?!

expression and chuckled. “You can foot the bill

and replied, “Okay.

time.” Oh my God, that meant at least one more “date”

meal, then,” I added as we stepped out

of royal favor!” Soleil teased. “By the way, I’m heading to Lundyn next month. I was wondering if you could make me a bespoke dress similar to my mom’s Rococo–inspired gown! Ren said you already

should

mine. “Bye, Ren! You’re on your

fondness. “Don’t be a troublemaker and a distraction, Sol. Go home as

to show your confidence in me. I’m not three!”

more troublesome than that,” Soren quipped.

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Chapter 141

“Hey!”

reached the main hall, Jean

attention immediately snapped to

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