Chapter 810

Evelyn quickly caught on to Thalassa’s hint and did not pursue the topic further.

“I’ll go whip up some meal. Lysander, you should stay and have a bite to eat before you go,” Evelyn suggested, swiftly changing the subject.

Without waiting for Lysander’s reply, she turned on her heel and made her way toward the kitchen.

She was intimidated by Lysander’s inherent authority. Even saying a single sentence to him seemed to throw her off balance. Fearful of rejection, she chose to retreat to the kitchen instead.

Thalassa turned to look at Lysander, meeting his deep-set eyes. His gaze was so intense it made her heart flutter uncontrollably.

She quickly averted her gaze and said, “You sit and rest for a while. I’ll sweep up. There’s a lot of debris around. Don’t want you to step on something and hurt your foot.”

She picked up the broom and continued her task.

Even with her back turned to him, she could feel the weight of his penetrating gaze on the back of her neck.

inside, she was a bundle of

about what Evelyn had said earlier, afraid it might have angered Lysander. His gaze

when it would

the feeling

Lysander stood up, causing a ripple in the peaceful atmosphere.

and straightened up, her eyes

you up in the afternoon

to the door, watching as he descended the stairs. Only then did she return to her

her stiff shoulders relax, and the tension in her nerves ease. When she continued sweeping, her movements were much lighter and more relaxed than

this moment, Evelyn emerged from the kitchen with a dish, only to find

the shards on the floor and

meal? After all, he did help us just now. We should at least thank

please Lysander and capture his heart, she might be able to marry him

course, Thalassa was fully aware

sigh of resignation, she said, “Mom, you’re overthinking this. He’s used to meals prepared by professional chefs. Our humble

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