Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress by Vera Fiore

Chapter 203

Chapter 203 Thalia froze , caught off guard by his question . " Yes , " she admitted softly . "He even knows your favorite color is blue . " Asher said with a smile that didn't reach his eyes , his voice laced with unmistakable bitterness . " How thoughtful of him . " Thalia pressed her lips together , her gaze deliberately shifting to the bouquet of blue flowers sitting on the passenger seat of his car . His taste had always been impeccable , even with something as simple as flowers .

The arrangement perfectly complemented her aesthetic . Catching her staring at the flowers , Asher spoke with forced casualness : " I was going to give these to you , but since you've already got flowers , these seem kind of pointless now . " Thalia shifted uncomfortably , unsure how to respond . " I should … probably get going then . " She turned to leave . " Wait ! " Asher called out , a hint of desperation breaking through his cool facade . " You can carry two bouquets , can't you ?

Just take this one too . It's just taking up space in my car anyway . " With her back to him , Thalia couldn't help the small smile that tugged at her lips . She turned around to face him again , their eyes meeting . " Taking up space ? " " Yeah , " he said , his deep voice betraying more emotion than he intended . " If you don't want it , I'll just throw it away . " Thalia's smile widened slightly . " I'll take it . Would be a shame to waste such beautiful flowers .

" Asher got out of his car , walked around to the passenger side , opened the door and handed her the bouquet . Thalia accepted the flowers with a polite " Thank you . " At those two simple words , his eyes darkened visibly . Thalía noticed his reaction but said nothing . Given the complicated state of their relationship , politeness seemed like the safest approach . Thalia returned to her car carrying both bouquets .

09:49 Your Gold Digger is Actually A True Heiress 99.000 Chapter 203 Victoria looked surprised . " Where'd you get another bouquet from ? Who gave you those ? From their parking spot , Randolph and Victoria couldn't see Asher's Cullinan , so they hadn't witnessed the exchange . Randolph , sitting in the front seat , turned to look at Thalia but remained quiet .

create tension . She answered vaguely , " Just a friend . " " Oh , okay , " Victoria replied . Sensing Thalia's reluctance to elaborate , she dropped the subject . Randolph said nothing more , only instructing the driver with a curt " Let's go . " When they arrived home , Lucy was sprawled

legs . " Sissy ! " she exclaimed . Thalia smiled , gently stroking Lucy's hair . " Did you miss me , squirt ? " The little girl

doctor waved her hand dismissively . " No need for thanks . Mr. Blackwood has already taken care of my fee . I'll be heading back tomorrow . " " So soon ? " Thalia asked . The doctor nodded . " Got patients waiting for me back home . " " Right , " Thalia said . " What time's your flight tomorrow ? I'll arrange a

Thank you , Dr. Alice . We can't tell you how grateful we are for helping Lucy recover . " " Just doing my job , sir . " Randolph exchanged a meaningful glance with Victoria . Taking the hint , Victoria said to the doctor , " Alice , I have something for you . Come with me for a

and presented her with a carefully wrapped gift and an envelope . The envelope contained a substantial stack of cash . " Alice , thank you for everything you've done for Lucy these past weeks . I know Mr. Blackwood has covered your professional fees , but this is a token of our family's personal gratitude . Please don't say no . " Unable to refuse

for too long . The following afternoon , after Dr. Alice's departure , Thalia was lounging on the couch watching cartoons with Lucy when her phone lit up with a WeChat video call from Rupert Lysander . Thalia frowned slightly . Why would Rupert video

He'd never initiated a video call before . Curious , Thalia accepted the call . To her surprise , instead of Rupert's face , she saw his little cousin , Lena Garret .

for Lena and smiled warmly . " Hey there , cutie pie . " Apparently , Lena had been playing with Rupert's phone and decided to call her favorite adult . Lucy , curled up