StartNovelChapter 1132: Connor, fully aware that Aelfric was observing from a distance, deliberately slowed his pace and chose a spot where he would remain in clear view.
Clutching a thermos in one hand and delicately lifting the hem of her skirt with the other, Chloe approached Connor with practiced grace and a sweet smile. "Hello, Connor." "Mm," Connor replied indifferently.
It was a simple response, but it made Chloe's heart race. In the past, no matter what she did, Connor always ignored her. But today, his reply felt like a rare acknowledgment.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCould it be that he was starting to notice her, maybe even like her? Her heart pounded, as if it might leap out of her chest.
Chloe let go of her skirt and placed her hand over her chest, her smile brightening. "I heard you've worked all night without rest. You must be exhausted, so I thought you might need something energizing to eat and made you this fish soup. I hope you try it." Connor glanced at the thermos in her hand.
Chloe, feeling both flattered and surprised, quickly opened it to show him the soup. "It tooka while to make, but here you are. It smells good, doesn't it? Don't worry, I didn't put ginger because Cade said you don't like it in your soup." Connor pretended to take a sniff. "It does smell good," he said.
Discover more on gal no v☐☐s,Chloe's smile deepened. "Should I serve you some, then?" "Sure," Connor nodded.
Chloe was so excited that she felt like she was floating. Looking around, she quickly suggested, "Let's go to the pavilion over there. It's windy here, and I don't want you to feel uncomfortable while drinking the soup." Connor started walking toward the pavilion.
Chloe followed closely behind, her face glowing with shy excitement. Aelfric watched the entire exchange with a scowl. Even someone blind could see Chloe's intentions toward Connor.
His anger flared, and he nearly broke the pavilion's railing as he gripped it tightly to stop himself from acting out. This was not the Chloe he remembered.
The Chloe he knew had never shown any interest in Connor in his presence. Instead, she had always directed her affections toward him, leading Aelfric to believe they were mutually in love.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBut seeing this moment now, he realized Chloe had been deceiving him all along. She didn't care for him-she had always had a crush on Connor.
She had been keeping him around, perhaps as a backup or simply using his influence.
Aelfric had foolishly cared for her for so many years-worrying about her, worying even sacrificing his own benefits for her-while she had been playing him, all the while getting closer to his rival.
The realization hit him hard. Aelfric clenched his fists tightly gritting his eeth in selfmockery, disgusted with how easily he had been manipulated. There weren't many women who would dare to make a fool of him, but Chloe had the nerve to do it.
Aelfric's glare burned with fury as Connor walked into the pavilion, his e pavilion, his tall fra noticed Aelfric sitting tall frblocking blocking Chloe's view. She still hadn't there.
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