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“He’s actually seeing someone.”
He didn’t want to hurt Jada, but he knew he couldn’t keep it from her. She had admired Andrew for a long time, but now he was with someone else. Wesley genuinely felt sorry for Jada.
To his surprise, Jada didn’t seem upset at all. “Oh, you silly boy. Andrew’s nearly thirty now. It’s only natural for him to have a girlfriend. What kind of girl is she?”
“Well…” Wesley hesitated, “I honestly don’t think she’s as remarkable as you, Jada. You’re so much better. I can’t understand what Andrew sees in her. Maybe it’s because he’s never been in a serious relationship before. Eventually, he’ll realize just how wonderful you are.”
“Oh, don’t say that,” she replied with a touch of seriousness. “Every girl has her own qualities. If Andrew likes her, she must have something special about her.”
Wesley was taken aback again and didn’t know what to say. Jada was too kind. He didn’t want to contradict her, so they ended the conversation on a casual note and hung up the phone.
He held onto the phone, still convinced that Jada was the best woman around. He was sure that Andrew would eventually see her worth.
Meanwhile, Isabella and Andrew were enjoying a romantic candlelight dinner.
Isabella’s phone buzzed with an incoming message. It was from Kevin and included a picture.
Andrew glanced at her curiously and asked, “Is something wrong?”
“Oh, it’s nothing,” she replied. “Kevin just texted to say it was raining and that he got wet coming back.” She showed the message to Andrew, concerned he might feel jealous.
The photo Kevin had sent showed him drenched, with his clothes clinging to his body, accentuating his toned muscles. Andrew’s grip on his fork tightened instantly. From the first time Andrew had met Kevin, he sensed that this guy was not as straightforward as he seemed.
“I’ll tell him to shower right away so he doesn’t catch a cold,” Isabella said.
Andrew didn’t say anything, and they continued their dinner.
After dinner, they went for a walk. The air felt crisp and fresh following the rain.
Isabella’s phone vibrated again. Checking it, she saw it was still Kevin’s message.
Kevin’s message read: “Isabella, I just showered. Now I’m about to have some milk.”
The message included a selfie of him, shirtless and drinking milk.
Isabella responded, “Be careful not to catch a cold. Drink plenty of water.”
Andrew happened to glimpse the message, and his expression darkened. He had encountered many scheming women playing innocent before, but this was the first time he saw a man scheming in such a way. He let out a deep breath.
Isabella set her phone aside and continued her conversation with Andrew.
Noticing that Isabella appeared unaffected by Kevin’s antics, Andrew felt a sense of relief. Despite all of Kevin’s attempts, Isabella was simply too innocent to be bothered by them.
Andrew and Isabella strolled back to her villa. At the entrance, Andrew gently placed his slender, refined hand on Isabella’s waist. His warm breath brushed against her face, creating an intimate atmosphere.
Isabella knew what was coming. Even though they had shared this moment many times, she still felt a bit nervous and closed her eyes.
Andrew’s lips moved closer, slowly and deliberately, until they softly met hers. He began kissing her tenderly, savoring the moment with gentle nibbles.
Just then, not too far from where they stood, two figures arrived and caught sight of the intimate scene.
Howard’s ears instantly turned a bit red as he glanced down at Milly. Milly stood there quietly, her face a calm mask, giving nothing away. But after spending so much time with her, Howard had learned to pick up on the little things—like how her blinking sped up when she felt shy.
Howard sometimes felt like he had become a detective, understanding Milly’s subtle cues better than he understood his own feelings. Though they hadn’t known each other for long, he felt as if they had been close for years.
He took Milly’s hand, quickly guiding her past Andrew and Isabella and into his parents’ villa. It was only then that Isabella heard footsteps and opened her eyes, catching sight of Howard and Milly entering the villa. Embarrassed, she quickly pushed Andrew away, her cheeks flushing pink.
Andrew, clearly still wanting her, gazed at Isabella with lingering desire.
“Howard is here,” she whispered.
Andrew glanced around, but by then, Howard was already out of sight. “He just went inside with Milly,” Isabella said, taking a deep breath to steady herself. “We should head inside.”
“Alright,” Andrew reluctantly agreed, giving her lips one last gentle peck. His eyes were still burning with passion, but Isabella, unable to meet his gaze, quickly turned away and headed inside her villa.
By the time Howard and Milly walked into the living room, Elaine and Glenn were already asleep. With plenty of rooms to choose from, Howard selected one close to his own bedroom for Milly.
“Get some good rest here for the next few days,” he said, gently patting Milly’s head. He found her dazed look incredibly endearing.
As for the surprising kiss from before, Howard decided to let it go, chalking it up to Milly not being herself.
“Alright,” Milly agreed, looking up at him with those big, trusting eyes. “What about you?”
“I’m heading to bed too,” he replied with a reassuring smile.
Milly nodded and was about to step into her room when Howard’s phone buzzed. “Mr. Patton, I’m having trouble with an experiment. Could you help me?”
“Of course,” Howard responded, always dedicated to his work. He glanced over at Milly and silently mouthed, “Goodnight.”
Milly pursed her lips, watching as Howard headed back to his room.
Once he was back in his room, his phone rang with a video call. He answered and quickly got involved in working on the experiment with the person on the other end.
About thirty minutes later, a gentle knock echoed from Howard’s door. He opened it, surprised to see Milly standing there, holding a glass of milk.
He blinked in surprise. “Is that for me?”
“Yes,” she replied.
“Thanks, but you should get some rest now.” Howard took the glass from Milly but noticed she wasn’t leaving. Instead, her eyes were fixed on his computer screen.
The screen showed a video call with a woman. The woman on the screen appeared to be in a lab, though her loose lab coat couldn’t hide the tight, low-cut black top underneath. Her long, bare legs were visible, easily catching any man’s attention.
“What’s up?” Howard asked.
Milly hesitated before saying, “Could you watch a movie with me? I’m feeling a bit scared.”
Howard knew Milly had a thing for horror movies, even though they scared her. He quickly nodded but added, “I’m kind of busy at the moment.”
“That’s okay—I’ll wait,” Milly responded without hesitation. She settled into a chair beside him, quietly watching as he continued his conversation with the woman on the call.
When the woman noticed the stunning girl in Howard’s room, she felt her heart nearly shatter. Despite her experience, she managed to ask, “Mr. Patton, is she your girlfriend?”
Howard took a quick look at Milly before answering. The woman felt her broken heart mend itself after hearing his response, exhaling in relief. From the moment Howard had joined the company, she had been attracted to him. With his good looks, gentle demeanor, and family background, he was a find in the tech world.
Thankfully, she thought, Howard wasn’t dating anyone.
“Howard,” Milly suddenly piped up, reaching for his hand. “Can we go on a date when you’re free?”
Howard turned to her, clearly surprised. He often took her out, but hearing the word “date” made his heart race.
When he didn’t respond right away, Milly felt a bit rejected. Her long lashes lowered as if to hide the discomfort in her eyes.
Those beautiful eyes now held a hint of sadness. Howard felt a pang in his chest and quickly reassured her, “Of course we can.”
The woman on the video call, unable to contain her curiosity, asked again, “Mr. Patton, are you sure she’s not your girlfriend?”
Howard’s voice turned calm and firm as he replied, “My personal matters are not up for discussion.”
The woman instantly fell quiet. Howard might seem gentle, but he could be rather intimidating when he wasn’t smiling.
The experiment wrapped up shortly after.
Howard noticed Milly staring at him, her emotions clearly written on her face—she genuinely seemed happy. Howard found himself wondering what had brought on her happiness.
When an idea crossed his mind, he pressed his lips together slightly, feeling a bit incredulous. He had always seen her as a sister, caring for her out of pity—nothing more.
But… if Milly had developed feelings for him… that wouldn’t be a good thing, would it? He felt a wave of hesitation.
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