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.

he’s liked me since we were teenagers?! But what did we even know

love” usually

often the purest, most innocent, and unforgettable.

in a chaotic mess.

hotpot dinner when he had confessed to having a crush

it have been me? Was

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

be… Could he have never truly loved that girl because his heart had always belonged to someone else? Jean waved a hand in front

that, she turned to Soren, noticing that he

of us locked eyes, silently communicating more

I’m outta here now that you’ve got

to grab her phone and bag, then headed

daze and glanced toward the door. “You’re

was putting on her shoes when she glanced at me and playfully huffed. “I’m surprised you still think of me

We’re just friends…” I stole a glance at Soren and quickly looked away, feeling flustered.

“Ugh,

and tossed out a final remark. “I’m

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door clicked shut, and the room instantly fell silent.

gaze and, reluctantly, tumed my attention back to

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coffee table and 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 if we don’t