Facade of Love

Chapter 276

Chapter 276 One Leaves, Another Arrives

I really wanted to nod, but my heart was just too kind. I did not want to hurt his little heart, so I said, “I’m fine now. Uncle Marcus might come over later.”

The implication was that there would be people coming here, and I did not need him to stay with me twenty–four–seven.

Idris just made a sound of acknowledgement and handed me breakfast. Then he turned to the bathroom and came out with a basin filled with hot water and a towel..

Seeing this, I had a bad feeling. Sure enough, after he placed the basin aside, he wrung the towel and said, “Wash your face before eating.”

What?

Seeing that he was about to put the towel on my face, I quickly moved away and said, “I’ll do it myself.” My hands and feet were perfectly fine, and I could not bear his excessive attention.

With the basin in hand, I quickly went into the bathroom. It did not take long, but when I came out, there was another person in the hospital room. It was Ensio.

He was standing beside Idris, holding a stack of documents. He spoke in professional jargon, probably about some meetings that required Idris’s presence. He said, “Mr. Young, the meeting is in half an hour. We need to leave soon.”

Idris did not respond to that but looked at me and said, “Have your breakfast while it’s hot.”

Knowing he had work to do, I nodded and said, “You should go ahead; I’m fine here.” I was afraid he would postpone the meeting and stay here. I added, “I’ll visit Grandma at the Old Manor tonight.”ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Upon hearing my words, he hesitated for a moment and then nodded, “Alright.”

I watched as they both left, and I finally breathed a sigh of relief.

I could finally get rid of this looming presence.

However, I rejoiced too soon because shortly after Idris left, another imposing figure entered the room– Charlie!

As I watched him push the door open, I reacted slowly. My gaze landed on his legs, and I could not help but ask, “Is your injury better?”

Was he not in a wheelchair just yesterday? How was he walking on his own today?

Had the doctor’s medical skills advanced so much?

Seeing me staring at his legs, he seemed to guess what I was thinking. His dark eyes lifted, and he smiled, saying, “Just a minor injury, no big deal. And you?”

As he spoke, he had already approached me.

I nodded and casually replied, “Much better.”

While talking to him, I naturally noticed the cake he was holding. He sat beside me and handed me the cake, saying, “Inch said girls like sweets. Our chef made this. Give it a try and see if it suits your taste.”

Chapter 276 One Leaves, Another Arrives

After speaking, he had already opened the cake box, revealing a strawberry mille–feuille cake. It had a faint aroma of milk and strawberries, easily arousing one’s appetite.

I felt a bit embarrassed because I had just eaten breakfast that Idris brought. Perhaps it was because I had been hungry in the police station, and I did not want to waste food. So, I had finished all the food Idris had brought, and now I was feeling a bit full.

However, the cake in front of me looked tempting, and Charlie had already handed me a spoon. I could not refuse his kindness, so I smiled and said, “It smells delicious. I’ll give it a try.”

I took a spoonful and put it in my mouth. The rich flavors of milk and strawberries filled my taste buds, making it so delicious that I could not help but look at Charlie and say, “Your family’s chef is really talented. This cake is so delicious.”

Charlie’s smile, a rare sight, emerged from his eyes as he looked at me and said, “If you like it, I’ll have him make it for you regularly.”

“No need, really,” I replied as I took a few more bites. I smiled and continued, “It would be too troublesome, and one shouldn’t eat too many sweets. It can make you gain weight.‘

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“You won’t gain weight,” he said in a soft voice that caught me off guard. I instinctively turned to look at him, and our eyes unexpectedly met.

Staring into his deep and affectionate eyes, I was momentarily taken aback. It was not that I had not locked eyes with a man before, but Charlie’s gaze had a tenderness that was hard to resist.

I unconsciously looked away and lowered my head to take a few more bites of the pastry. However, I was no longer in the mood to savor the food. First, I was already full, and second, I was not a child, so I could easily discern the meaning behind Charlie’s gaze.

As I contemplated how to clear things up quickly, I realized that it would not be that easy. Charlie had not spoken, and if I rashly told him not to have any feelings for me, it would make me seem presumptuous.

“Yvette.” I heard his melodious voice in my ears.

I mumbled in response and reached for a glass of water, trying to avoid making eye contact with him.