Chapter 499

After bidding goodbye to Lisa, Lily went to the famous pastry shop in Sapphine to buy a box of shortbread and two cups of hot coffee. She put the two coffees in Thermos flasks to stay warm until she got home.

Alexander was seated with his legs crossed, reading. He turned the pages with one hand while holding an empty cup with the other. He lowered his head slightly, and a few strands of unruly hair hung around his face along his rimless glasses, giving him an elegant charm.

Although Alexander was not short–sighted, he had some astigmatism. It usually did not affect him unless he was reading, so he put his glasses on. Maybe it was because he rarely wore his glasses, or maybe it was just his good looks, but Lily would feel like she had fallen in love all over again every time she saw him with his glasses.

When Alexander heard the movement, he raised his head and saw Lily. Under the warm light, his eyes glimmered as he looked at her tenderly. At that moment, Lily felt her heart drop.

‘This man is a sly fox!‘

like a creep and quickly changed into her house slippers before approaching Alexander to take his empty glass.

fragrant coffee into his hand. “Here! I remembered

and peeked into it before taking a sip.” How

what you like?” Although

a long time, she knew a thing or two about his tastes and preferences. It

up for the years she had missed, too keen to close the gap between them so she could stand side by

into his arms. Even with such a significant movement, he did not spill

in his arms, quickly pushing herself away with both hands on his chest. “My body‘s cold, and yours is warm. Careful, or you might catch a cold.”

took off her coat, she still felt chilly. On the

can balance each other out,” as Alexander spoke, his grip around Lily‘s waist

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