Chapter 83 She Seems to Have Misunderstood
“Make sure you get along well with your friends. In such a positive learning environment, your classmates might be able to help you even if you don’t do well. So, you need to study and make friends, do you understand?”
As Adrian listened to Farrah’s heartfelt advice to her brother, he found it quite reasonable. Somehow, he felt a small stirring in his heart.
Farrah was very genuine.
Perhaps having lacked maternal affection, he envied this bond between siblings that wasn’t based on blood ties.
In truth, it boiled down to Farrah being too kind. Her kindness moved Adrian, who had long since seen through human nature in the business world.
When Mason agreed, Farrah hung up the phone and turned to find Adrian standing not far away. Her heart clenched. She didn’t even notice when he had come over! Like a ghost, he hadn’t made a sound.
Caught in his deep gaze, Farrah felt a bit embarrassed. He must have heard everything she just said on the phone.
Adrian stared at her for a moment, seemingly lost in thought.
She hadn’t showered or removed her makeup; she still looked graceful and enchanting from the evening’s banquet.
“You look beautiful tonight,” he said, his dark eyes softening in a way that seemed unlike him.
Huh?
Farrah was taken aback, blinking in surprise. But she quickly regained her composure as a smile spread across her face. “Thank you.”
“I don’t want just verbal thanks,” he replied, his tone returning to its usual indifference..
Their eyes met, and she understood his meaning, which caused her cheeks to flush. “I’m still in my dress. I’ll go take a shower first.”
With that, she turned to grab her nightgown and headed into the bathroom.
Adrian stood still, reflecting on her words. What was she thinking?
Soon, the sound of running water filled the bathroom.
He settled into a chair by the window, casually picking up the book, “Whispering Tides“, from the round coffee table. He flipped through it with a serious demeanor.
This book was written by Ethan James, and it was about political affairs. He had read it many times before, gaining different insights with each read. After flipping through about ten pages, the sound of water running in the bathroom stopped, and he returned to reality.
When he looked up from the book, Farrah emerged from the bathroom door.
Her long, dark hair flowed down her back, and she wore a light pink cotton robe that was held together loosely at the waist with a thin belt tied into a bow. She carried a hint of innocence and a touch of allure.
While washing up, Farrah had been mentally preparing herself.
Since they were already married, there was no harm in being a little proactive sometimes. She didn’t need
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to be so reserved. After all, things weren’t as innocent anymore.
She certainly didn’t plan on getting a divorce.
Moreover, he had just helped her brother with such a big favor, hadn’t he?
She needed to show him some appreciation with tangible actions, right?
Their eyes locked, and Adrian increasingly felt that she was beautiful. It wasn’t an overwhelming beauty, but it was undeniably comforting.
As she stepped closer to him, Farrah’s heart raced with every step.
Adrian, with his keen instincts, sensed something was off about her tonight.
Sure enough, when she reached him, she closed her eyes, bit her lip, and suddenly sat on his lap, leaning toward him!
Fortunately, his reflexes were quick. He grabbed her arms and pulled her back, frowning as he asked, What are you doing?”
Farrah, who had finally mustered the courage to be proactive, was startled by his resistance.
“Tell me, what do you want?” Adrian let her sit on his lap but held her arms firmly, pulling her away from him.
