RedNovelChapter 469: She looked at her parents, unsure if they would believe her.
Suddenly, Hank thought of the expensive watch Jayceon had given him. If he had known about Thiago, he never would have accepted it.
What he had thought was a smart move now felt reckless. He should have talked to Ellie first before doing anything.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe let out a quiet sigh. The damage was done, and returning the gift wasn't really an option. He was caught in a dilemma now.
Hank studied Thiago. The man carried himself with undeniable authority. His tailored suit made him look every bit as wealthy as Jayceon.
He offered a smile to Thiago.
Meanwhile, Leif said nothing more. This potential son-in-law seemed decent enough. With a grunt, he turned and headed back to his room.
Tori, however, thought differently. With arms crossed, she snapped at Thiago, "You two are already living together before getting married? And what brings you here at this hour?" Her glare locked onto Thiago, sharp enough to cut steel.
Thiago exchanged a glance with Ellie. He knew he wouldn't be able to stay here tonight.
He held up the bag he was carrying and explained, “I chere to bring sfood to Ellie. Thought she might be hungry. But since you're all here, I'll be leaving now." Not long after, Ellie walked Thiago down the stairs and whispered, "I forgot to tell you they were here. I'm so sorry." Thiago glanced up at the window. A head peeked through the curtains, watching them closely.
"My flight got moved up. I wanted to surprise you, but I was the one who got surprised," he joked.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe then reached into his pocket and pulled out a small velvet box. "I picked this up while I was out of the country. Thought it might suit you." Every story starts at galηovsTori watched Ellie and Thiago from the window like a hawk, her disapproval clear. In her mind, Thiago fell short compared to Jayceon in every way.
"What does that man even do for a living?" she asked the moment Ellie stepped back inside. The questions cfast and sharp-about Thiago's income, his family, his age, and whether he had been married before. With every question, Ellie's frustration grew.
By the tTori reached her twentieth question, something inside Ellie snapped.
On Saturday afternoon, just after six, Brenna and Ethan pulled up at the entrance of a winding mountain road on the western outskirts of Shirie. Jade was already there, waiting.
She wore leather from head to toe, the outfit hugging her figure perfectly. The yellow raging stripes on her car were striking. Arms ETT. crossed and blood-red lips twisted into a wicked grin, she said, "Took you long enough. I almost thought you were too scared to show up."
With those words, she walked up to Ethan, her hips swaying with every step. "Guess why I picked this place?" she asked, though the question slipped out like a challenge.
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