Chapter 282

The car arrived at the Everheart Residence.

Xavier stopped the car and looked around. “This place is pretty nice, but it’s not very lively. I even heard it’s haunted and that’s why the previous owner moved away. Aren’t you scared staying in such a large place by yourself?”

Renee smiled and said, “What’s there to be scared of? Humans are much scarier than ghosts. I’m not even scared of humans, so why would I be scared of ghosts?”

She unfastened her seat belt, opened the door, and was about to get off the car.

Xavier stared at her and suddenly felt like he wanted to spend more time with her. He couldn’t help but ask cheekily, “Aren’t you going to invite me in for a cup of tea?”

Renee turned around with a gentle smile on her face. She said calmly, “Sure. I happen to have some high quality Earl Grey.”

Her smile was like a blooming red rose, charming and brilliant. It captivated Xavier…

Xavier suddenly became shy. He moved his gaze away unnaturally and cleared his throat. “Don’t mind if I do.”

two got off the car

used to be, thanks to the joint efforts of Renee and Margaret. The overgrown weeds had turned into a sea of flowers.

didn’t expect it

He asked without any shame, “Do you have any spare room in the house? Can I come

idea how much stress I’m in recently due to the lawsuit. I really need to relax. I think your house is a much better place to relax the mind and body than any resort out

completely made himself at home, as if he was returning to his

no shame! Don’t push

that, Renee opened a cupboard and took out her treasured Earl Grey to

– so there

all. There were no complicated emotions, as if she was merely meeting up with

the world who could make her feel awkward

filtering the tea leaves with a tea filter, she poured the tea into

it a sip and praised, “What

“Glad you like it.”

also sipped her cup of tea. Her every move and smile was

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