Chapter 27

Chapter 27 Me ! Regret ? Leia Blinked , then playfully fluttered her lashes at Kimberly , her lips curling into an amused smile .

Mom , what are you talking about ? Kimberly sighed .

I remember when you first met Nicolas , you seemed to like him .

But after you found out about his playboy reputation and his endless string of women , you flatly refused any talk of marriage to him .

She paused , her tone thoughtful But today , Nicolas is nothing like the man we thought we knew .

Hes courteous , refined , and exudes a grace thats far from the wild , imresponsible heir wed imagined .

Seeing this side of him … I just wondered if you might regret not agreeing to marry him back then Mom , youre overthinking it Leia interrupted before Kimberly could finish .

Leias smile softened as she added , Til admit , when I was young and naive , I had a fleeting crush on Nicolas .

But that was in the past .

You know full well the person in my heart now is …..

Her voice trailed off as a faint blush dusted her cheeks .

She lowered her head shyly , her coy demeanor making Kimberly suddenly recall something Oh , right Kimberly exclaimed , chuckling at her own forgetfulness .

How could I forget youve been smitten with Harley Parker all this time ! Speaking of which , I heard from Mrs.

Parker that hes coming back to the country soon.

Yes .

voice soft and tinged with delight

class group chat that hes planning to attend university here , at

surprise turned into

again ! Harley Parker was the only son of the prestigious Parker

their social circles

high school , but their connection had been limited to fleeting interactions before Harley left for overseas studies during their

the occasional holiday greeting Despite this , Harley had left a deep impression

charm , Harleys composed elegance

wonderful , Kimberly said ,

work out between you and Harley , it would be such

was tempered by a lingering curiosity

glanced at Leia again , her tone tentative

, maybe its just me , but it seems like you dont really like Noelle

sincerity , Mom , youre

out of jealousy , of course , Leia added quickly ,

too much ? Women today should be independent and self reliant , yet she always seems to cling to him , expecting him to solve everything

a daughter of the Anderson

put it that way ,

the shaft in Kimberlys stance and pressed on , her voice heavy with a resigned

be a gentleman now , his reputation as a womanizer isnt

happens when he loses interest Ill

and not let herself be led around by a man Youre such a considerate sister , Leia Kimberly said , her face softening with affection

you and katrinoor just as independent and level headed grow into Dont worry , Moin Leigently looped her arm

sure Noelle will mature

comes to her relationship with Nicolas , I think

I will .

? * Exactly , Leia replied with a satisfied smile

Miles and Notte had just finished their moral Hearty reverindulged , wadded to the restaurant

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