Chapter 92 A Bit Older

There was no room for negotiation.

Kaia had no choice but to get out and move to the passenger

side.

+7 Bonus

They were parked right outside Graves Manor. Anyone passing by could see everything.

As soon as she settled in, the subtle scent from her skin drifted through the car. Lucien’s lips curled slightly as he pressed on the

gas.

Kaia kept her eyes fixed on the window, watching the streets blur past.

n’s voice came quietly, almost too casual,

“Next Saturday’s the one–month mark since your grandmother passed, right? Are you going to the cemetery? I could come.”

Kaia shook her head.

“We’re not going to the cemetery, We’re holding a memorial at home.”

They would visit the grave at the two–month mark. But there was no need to explain that.

1/8

15:15

Chapter 92 A Bit Older

+7 Bonus

“Lucien, I’m sorry, but it’ll be another month after that before we can register the marriage.”

Lucien’s expression darkened. “Why are you apologizing?” –

There was something distant in her tone, and he didn’t like it.

They were about to get married, yet they still sounded like

strangers.

“I thought… you might be in a hurry,” Kaia mumbled.

Lucien let out a low laugh.

She glanced over, unsettled. “What’s funny?”

1144

in, you really think I’m that impatient?”

She realized she’d said the wrong thing.

Lucien. I meant… I thought Sir Graves might be pressuring

the marriage was partly to

smile froze the moment the words left

She’s calling me

in his face and rushed to

2/8

15:15

A

+7 Bonus

you’re old. I just meant… thirty–three is around the age families

but somehow every

to her slightly parted lips. His voice was

for yourself whether I’m old

second, her fingers tightening on

That didn’t sound right…

shifted the conversation before

probably told you about Alden and Luna’s wedding

him to bring

just Alyssa–Luna had made a point to flaunt it

Lucien said

steering wheel tightened. “It was my idea. After what happened

3/8

15:15

A Bit

could’ve affected

+7 Bonus

said earlier, so that was what

smile. “You’re

raised an eyebrow, a little caught off guard by her

had expected pushback, maybe even a misunderstanding.

behind his back. If she was going to find out, better if it

from him.

ride was quiet. When the black Maybach pulled up in front

“Thanks. I’m home.”

wheel. “Did I leave my

“Uh, yeah.”

his own seatbelt with a straight face. “Then I’ll come up and get

4/8

15:15

A

+7 Bonus

hadn’t expected “next time” to

noticed the reluctance flash across her face but acted

he didn’t see it.

in his pockets, he spoke

“Okay.”

walked side by side

pressed her fingertip

of his stare on her back the

eyes lingered on her hand, slender against the

given her the code

she do

soft mechanical voice announced access granted, Kaia turned on

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255