Chapter 46 She placed the milk on the table, opened the bag, and looked inside. There was a new pair of ladiesâ slippers, two packed towels, and some toiletries.
It was to be given to her.
heart Marielaâs felt warmed. Lennon was quite thoughtful.
supposed âHas everything been delivered? Lennon appeared at the staircase.
âWell, yes. Thank you, Lenny,â
Mariela lifted her gaze and met Lennonâs eyes in the air, feeling a subtle mood.
Lenny was not only her childhood friend but also her fiancé, Lennon had walked downstairs and stood beside her.âI ordered the milk for you.â
âHuh?â Mariela raised her head in surprise.âI thought you who wanted to drink it.â
âI donât have this habit. You can drink it.â
Lennon went to open the door. Somehow, the assistant Mariela had just seen in the lobby downstairs was standing by the door.
âTake this bottle of milk for testing.â
âOkay, Mr. Stark.â
Closing the door and turning around, Lennon noticed that Mariela was looking at him.
moist were eyes filled with Marielaâs clear and Lennonâs heart tickled as if a gentle feather fell on it.
curiosity.
She resembled some kind of adorable cub.
He walked over and reached out to rub her hair, gently and indulgently, just like when they were children.âGet rest early tonight.
What time do you want to get up tomorrow? Iâll wake you up.â
âAt ten oâclock in the morning.â Mariela sat on the sofa and looked up at him.
Marielaâs lips were stained with white milk. The scene excited him.
Lennonâs eyes darkened slightly, his Adamâs apple rolled, and he awkwardly averted his gaze. Go to bed early. Goodnight.â He didnât wait for Marielaâs reply before walking straight towards the stairs.
Mariela was completely unaware of his emotional change. She withdrew her gaze and drank the milk slowly.
The next day, Lennon knocked on Marielaâs door before the alarm clock rang.
âMarie, wake up.â
Mariela opened her eyes and reached under the pillow to take out her phone. She glanced at the time. It was 9:59. The timing was perfect.
Mariela finished washing up and came out. Breakfast had been set on the dining table.
It was a basket of bread.
Mariela sat down and picked up one piece of bread. Suddenly, her eyes lit up, âWhy does it taste the same as the bread sold near our law firm?â Lennon sat across from Mariela. He didnât lift his head and nonchalantly replied, âYeah.â
Mariela was a little unsure. What did he mean?
The bread. of the bite taste was indeed the same as the bread she often bought.
Mariela took another Mariela glanced at the man opposite her and asked suspiciously, âWas this bought from the store behind our law firm?â âYes,â Lennon replied expressionlessly.