Chapter 232

Wanda couldn’t believe they were really hugging on the street in broad daylight.

She couldn’t ignore the curious stares from passersby. Some cars even honked loudly.

Terrified, she squeezed her eyes shut, hoping that avoiding eye contact would make the situation less

awkward.

Carlisle held Wanda close.

His tone was gentle as he murmured, “Wanda, I’ve missed you so much.”

Despite seeing each other daily during military training, they had to maintain a distance. It felt even more

difficult than not seeing each other at all.

Wanda reached out to encircle Carlisle’s waist with her arms.

Her voice was choked with emotion as she whispered, ‘I missed you too.”

She felt Carlisle’s strong heartbeat and suddenly giggled.

“Why is your heart racing?”

Carlisle paused, then smiled. “Because my heart only races for you.‘

Looking up at Carlisle, Wanda asked, “Is that your way of confessing your feelings?”

Carlisle shook his head. “Not exactly…”

Frowning and pouting. Wanda said, “Then I don’t want to talk to you anymore!”

She pushed Carlisle away and turned around.

Wanda couldn’t help but find Carlisle clueless in love.

Carlisle approached Wanda with a playful grin. “Are you secretly hoping I’ll confess to you?”

“No, I’m not!” Wanda retorted, turning away again.

Wanda’s observation of Carlisle as the archetypal straight guy was evident.

“Why do I even need to say it myself?” she pondered. “As a girl, shouldn’t I maintain some dignity?”

At that moment, a sophisticated–looking man, Leon, emerged from the bridal shop. There was a friendly grin on his face as he approached.

“Are you guys here for wedding photos?”

A glint of interest sparkled in/Wanda’s eyes, but she shook her head.

“We’re still students…”

With a warm smile, Leon suggested, “You two are the first young couple I’ve seen since I opened. How

about this? Let’s make a deal.”

Intrigued, Carlisle asked, “What kind of deal?”

With a genial grin, Leon offered, “If you both are still together after college, I’ll gift you a set of wedding attire I’ve personally crafted, and I’ll capture your wedding moments for free!”

As Carlisle glanced at the elegant wedding dresses on display, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

“Did you design all of these dresses?”

The wedding dresses showcased were unparalleled in beauty, boasting styles that far exceeded the domestic fashion design standards of the time. Carlisle found himself particularly intrigued by several sets of the slim–fit suits.

Leon first scrutinized Carlisle’s attire before turning his attention to Wanda’s dress.

With a slight furrow of his brows, Carlisle took Wanda’s hand and suggested, “Let’s go…”

Wanda also noticed Leon staring at her waist. She nodded and followed Carlisle as they prepared to leave.

Leon quickly stepped in front of them, his tone gentle and sincere.

“Please don’t misunderstand. I didn’t mean to offend your girlfriend!”

Carlisle’s eyes narrowed. “Then what did you mean?”

Carlisle stared at Leon with an intensity that was slightly unsettling.

Despite his casual clothes, it was clear he wasn’t just an ordinary college student.

Leon also found his girlfriend to be even more remarkable. Her dress was a unique design by Leon’s

mentor overseas, crafted for a lesser–known brand. The brand partnered with premium fabric suppliers to honor his mentor’s reputation.

This particular dress had only been on the market for three months, but its price had already shot up from

three hundred dollars to over two thousand dollars.

Leon’s face softened with an apologetic smile.

“The dress your girlfriend is wearing was designed by my mentor. That’s why I took a closer look. I hope you understand and forgive my curiosity.”

“Is this dress expensive?” Wanda asked.