Chapter 323

*I didn’t know, so I didn’t prepare a gift or anything in advance, but here, this is for you.” He handed her a tiny jewelry box, probably containing a necklace or something similar.

Brielle tried to decline quickly. “No need, really, thank you.”

Kenzo chuckled and placed it in her hands anyway. “I was planning to give it to my sister, but got held up and couldn’t go back. Running into you must be fate, so take it.”

To push further would be impolite, so Brielle accepted it with gratitude. “Thank you.”

Hanging out with Kenzo wasn’t awkward, but Brielle was still curious. What was Kenzo doing here? It seemed too much of a coincidence.

Perhaps her confusion was too apparent, as Kenzo offered a light–hearted smile. “A family member has been feeling under the weather, and a buddy mentioned this place is quite miraculous. Since I happened to be out of town, it was convenient to come by.”

That explained it.

“You’re so thoughtful. I’m sure your family will bounce back in no time.”

a priest came out to invite them for

when Kenzo’s phone rang. Without stepping away, he answered the call. “Alivia?”

quickly pretended to be engrossed

with Max? How is it? I can’t make it back now; I’ll probably return tomorrow. Ran into an old

he was acting under Alivia’s influence. That meant Brielle had already caught Alivia’s eye.

Brielle let out a sigh of relief and quietly continued with her meal, but she couldn’t help but notice that the rice seemed to have taken on a bitter taste.

and that they were likely dining together, which was why Max hadn’t been able to join her

back. It all depends on

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What’s meant to be will always

calm assurance. Even just hearing him talk, made Brielle

good looks–just as

at her food and slid a plate of greens her way. “If you fancy a burger or steak, there’s a place on the next hill over. The blossoms there last longer than anywhere else. Maybe we’ll see a whole hillside of wildflowers. I plan to snap a few

A photography trip?

inspiration. Brielle’s eyes lit up with envy. and all traces of her earlier despondency

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