The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 261

Chapter 261

I sat on the couch, nearly jumping up in shock. “Jean! Shut op!”

Soren seemed momentarily stunned, his gaze shifting between me and Jean. Then the corners of his lips lifted slightly as he looked at me and said, “Probably when she pulled me out of the river.”

“Oh my god!” Jean’s eyes widened, her face full of shock as she slowly turned toward me.

“Taylor! Did I just hear that right? You know what? I suddenly feel like Edward’s your lucky charm! Any other man

would’ve would’ve probably married and had kids over the six years you were with him. There’s no way you landed Mr. Kenway otherwise!”

Soren stepped into the living room. As Jean continued to marvel, he turned to look at me. His deep gaze was warm, his expression reserved yet… shy.

Yes, you read that right! Soren Kenway was shy–just a little!

To top it off, his face had even turned red, probably embarrassed by what Jean had said.

My ears buzzed, and my heart pounded as his words echoed in my mind.

When I pulled him out of the river… Hmm… I didn’t know how to respond for a while.

But what did we even know about love at

usually

crushes were often the purest, most innocent,

in a chaotic

when he had confessed to having a

been me? Was I

him mentioning that he had been dating someone back then. It hadn’t lasted long, and they had

never truly loved that girl because his heart had always belonged to someone else? Jean waved a hand in front of

noticing that

us locked eyes, silently

being the third wheel. I’m outta here now that you’ve got someone looking

her phone and bag, then headed for the door without looking back.

out of my daze and glanced

and playfully huffed. “I’m surprised you still think of me as your friend. What, you want me to stick around and watch you

glance at Soren and

“Ugh, stop

the door and tossed out a final

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the room instantly fell

withdrew my gaze and, reluctantly, tumed my attention back to

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slowly stood, searching for something to say to break the silence. “Uh… We should probably get going. The hospital staff will be off for lunch soon