TimeNovelChapter 758: Marissa had returned, feeling uneasy about leaving Connor and Kevin alone together. Kevin was headstrong, with a fiery temper and a strong sense of protection towards her. She feared that if the two were left alone, a heated argument might break out because of her.
So, after entrusting Lawrence and Lindsay to Marc and Terry, who had chere with Connor, Marissa hurried back to Private Room No. 8 by herself.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLeaning against the door, she tried to catch any sound from inside, but there was only silence. She knocked twice, intending to wait for an invitation to enter. However, impatience got the better of her, and she pushed the door open before getting a reply.
Relief washed over her when she saw Kevin and Connor seated as before, neither arguing nor fighting. In fact, the atmosphere was quite friendly.
Both men were perceptive and quickly understood what she had been worrying about, smiling in unison. Marissa, feeling slightly awkward, cleared her throat and asked, "What were you discussing?" Kevin hesitated, unsure how to respond, but Connor smoothly replied, "Oh, nothing serious. Kevin and I were just chatting casually." The casual and friendly way Connor mentioned Kevin took Marissa by surprise. She glanced at Kevin, who, though slightly uncomfortable, didn't deny it.
It seemed the two had managed to have a civil conversation after she left, piquing her curiosity about how they had found common ground.
However, before Marissa could say more, Connor stood up and approached her, draping his arm around her shoulders as he smiled at Kevin and said, "Kevin, we'll be heading out now." Kevin simply nodded in response.
With his arm around Marissa, Connor started to take her out, but she hesitated. She had only just reconnected with Kevin after many years apart, and there was still much she wanted to talk about.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSensing her hesitation, Kevin reassured her with a smile, saying, “The kids are still here, so you should go back with Mr. Daniels. I'm planning to stay in Blebert for a while. We can catch up anytyou wish." Looking curious, Marissa asked, "Oh? Where will you be staying?" Kevin smiled and replied, “Well, I've only decided to stay in Blebert for a while after reconnecting with you. I haven't found a place yet, but once I do, I'll hand you a key." The implication that Kevin's place would be her htouched Marissa deeply. Although both the Nash and Sanchez families were kind to her, she had never quite felt comfortable with them. Kevin's place was undoubtedly going to feel different; it was going to feel like home.
She took out a bank card and handed it to Kevin, saying, “Use this to get a house." Kevin didn't take it immediately, asking instead, "Do you think I can't afford a place?" Shaking her head, Marissa replied with a smile, "Of course not. As the leader of the Rasetsu Group, you must have plenty of money. You can pick any great house in Blebert. I just want to contribute because I'm part of the family, and I'd like to help with our new home." Hearing her words, Kevin finally accepted the card and said, "Alright, I'll use this for curtains, plants, and other little things after I get the place." Smiling, Marissa left with Connor, feeling genuinely happy.
For years, despite her success and achievements, Marissa had always felt rootless, as if she didn't truly Ness, if belong anywhere. But now, everything had changed. She had found her hand her family.
Connor was closely observing Marissa's face as they walked through the restaurant and noticed that ther smile/never wavered. This stirred a pang of jealousy in him. She had been with him for so long, yet she had never looked as happy as she did now.
Even though he knew Kevin saw her as a sister, Connor couldn't suppress bed up the jealousy that flared up whenever anyone captured too much of her attention. But he kept his feelings in check. He couldn't afford to alienate Kevin, who was like a brother to her.
Doing so could jeopardize his marriage. As Connor struggled to keep his jealousy in check, Marc and Terry cinto view, both smiling warmly at Marissa while ignoring him altogether.
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