Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

Chapter 448

Kats

Hearing Zinnia’s words, Yannis couldn’t help but curve his lips into a helpless smile. She had lightning–fast reactions, yet always managed to miss the point entirely. By now, he was thoroughly accustomed to her. She had an extraordinary immunity to subtle hints.

So sometimes, Yannis didn’t need to hold back. Zinnia would never overthink his actions.

Zinnia truly didn’t overthink it. At home, Yannis often shared food with her, and sometimes, when she found something delicious, she’d offer him a bite.

Zinnia was beautiful, and so was Yannis. Whenever they were together, people couldn’t help but shower them with compliments. Zinnia’s heart swelled with joy. ‘I must be really pretty if everyone keeps saying so, she thought.

“I think you’re beautiful, too,” Yannis said, his eyes gentle and a relaxed smile at the corners of his lips.

Zinnia used to have that childlike roundness in her face, with clear, innocent eyes that gave her a sweet, delicate look, quite like Maelis.

But now, having shed her baby fat, her features have sharpened into striking beauty: more refined, vivid, and practically burning themselves into one’s vision. She hardly resembled Maelis anymore; Yannis suspected she must take after her father now.

Zinnia’s eyes lit up. “Really? I think I’m pretty too!” As a young girl, Zinnia naturally enjoyed compliments about her looks. Truth be told, she did consider herself quite attractive.

She’d been praised for her looks since childhood, but for some reason, when Yannis called her beautiful, a sweet thrill bubbled up in her heart.

As they chatted, it was soon their turn to order. There were plenty of choices. Yannis lowered his gaze to Zinnia’s beaming face, his eyes soft with affection. “What flavor of candied apples would you like?”

Zinnia looked over the flavors and picked two she liked. “Caramel and marshmallow,” she said cheerfully.

After paying the bill, they made their way to their next stop. Yannis juggled roasted sweet potatoes in one hand and a bag of candied apples in the other. Zinnia walked beside him, happily eating bites of sweet potato with her spoon.

“Here, try this,” Yannis said softly, holding a candied apple to Zinnia’s lips.

“Delicious,” Zinnia said as she took a bite. “These are really good! Here, try some too,” she offered, holding out the treat to Yannis.

small bite. It

than her palm, so there was no way

of his lips

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like?” he asked gently.

“Caramel,” Zinnia replied.

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she occasionally offered him bites of roasted sweet potato

you still have room for coffee?” Hearing Zinnia order a jumbo–sized cup, Yannis raised an eyebrow, his skeptical gaze drifting

some candied apples. Besides, they’d just finished dinner not

overeat.

not that obvious. But thinking about her usual small appetite and all those snacks she’d just eaten, Yannis asked,

“Yannis, haven’t you heard? Girls have two stomachs. One for snacks and one for

so?” Yannis asked, looking genuinely

“Yeah.” Zinnia nodded vigorously.

it tightly with both hands, she pressed her face against the cup.

her lately and knew she’d felt neglected. For

was already content with her roasted sweet potato, candied apples, and a jumbo cup

more than enough sugar today, Zinnia thought. Even though Yannis hadn’t

“Why not?” Yannis asked.

I just won’t be able to stop myself from eating. I’ve already had

else instead,” Yannis said. Truthfully, he was worried she was eating too much sugar, but seeing her beaming, excited face, he couldn’t bring himself to

hummed, curiosity

taking her by the wrist as he led

could I buy one 3–foot–long stick?” Yannis asked