Chapter 89: Stefan’s Jealousy Level Up
“Child, have a cup of tea,” Madame Kashi, despite her age, retained her elegance and composure from her upbringing, maintaining her grace in front of Stefan. Stefan, of course, would not refuse an invitation from an elder, “Thank you, Grandma. The tea is still a bit hot, so please drink it slowly,”
Madame Kashi smiled.
Heinily was a goodchild.
However, Madame Kashi didn’t drink the tea immediately. Instead, she looked at stefan and said, “Irene is a very independent child. She keeps all her worries to herself and always tiles to solve them alone.”
“Don’t mind what Irene’s foster parents said. They have too many conflicts among themselves. As parents, they have lost their dignity. This is my failure in educating them, but please don’t believe them. Irene would never do such things.”
Stefan twirled the teacup in his hands and looked at Madame Kashi, “1 know, I’m very clear about Irene’s character. She would only take what belongs to her. She wouldn’t even glance at what does L”
Madame Kashi’s expression softened, “When first heard about you two dating, I thought you weren’t very suitable. Your family backgrounds are too different and that’s not a good thing.”
Stefan was about to speak, “No, L”
Before he could finish, Madame Kashi interrupted him, “Child, there’s no need to cush to asque. You understand these principles, and so do I. Your every action and word are shaped by the wealth you were raised with, I know you’re a good lid.”
Madame Kashi shook her head and sighed, “But trene lavery stubbom. I low her character, and Tworry about how she will cope alone if you two ever part ways.”
“Actually, I’m not saying this to ask for any promises, Grandma is very happy; otherwise, I couldn’t imagine how Irene would recover from her get. After all, she’s been talking about marrying Brother joyer since she was little.” Madame Kashi laughed and sighed
She didn’t notice that as soon as she mentioned Joyce, Stefan’s smile froze.
Even his fingers resting on the teacup stopped moving
So, she once liked that man so much?
Perhaps the tea had been left for too long, not only becoming cold but also leaving a bitter taste in his mouth, seeping out with every breath
Stefan forced a smile.
This was the first time he felt a “forced” smile. Even when he had to fake a smile before, he could do it perfectly, unlike now, where he couldn’t even lift his head, feeling as though Madame Kachi had seen through his pretense of strength.
He took a deep breath and smiled, “It won’t happen, Grandma. My family situation isn’t that complicated, and there will never be any forced marriages to ruinour feelings. No one can force me to do anything I chose Irene, and I won’t let her suffer.”
Madame Kashi sighed in relief, “With your words, Grandma can rest easy.”
Although she still felt they were hiding something from her, prople’s subconscious reactions don 1 lie.
Stefan’s natural sadness and shock when he heard the name Joyce cominced Madame Kashi that, at least at that moment, Stefan truly liked trene.
As for what they were hiding from her, it didn’t matter anymore.
As long as they were pursuing happiness and marriage.
Stefan smiled and poured another cup of tea for Madame Rashi, his gaze drifting to the courtyard outside the window.
The dim light illuminated the figure under the tree. The beautiful girl sat on a wicker chair, wearing a simple white dress, but she didn’t appear pure or innocent
That simple white dress couldn’t suppress her albure and aggressiveness, merely serving as her accessory.
Hertairskin, slender neck, and red lips, with long eyelashes casting a heavy shadow under her eyes.
She pesembled a warrior, brimming with vitality and confidence, exuding a strong appeal.
Stefan’s blue eyes deepened.
This was his gül
Not an innocent, cute lamb, nor a weak, naive girl.
Stelan and Irene’s gazes met. He smiled and said to Madame Kashi, “Grandma, could you tell me more about Joyce? I want to understand trene better.”
Madame Kashi’s words bamed unusually harsh for the first time, “That family is no good. This incident was also partly our fault, my husband’s and mine. Back then, the Kashi family was at its peak. We believed the Baker family could be trusted. Moreover, line and Joyce grew up together, studying and playing, and Irene agreed to the engagement.”
“So, the engagement was mad
“But as the Kashi family’s business declined, they began to despise trene, thinking she wasn’t good enough for Joyce. Later, they publicly broke off the engagement, making Irene the laughingstock of the entire A City”
Stetan held the green teacup, quietly listening to Madame Kashi’s words
lie felt a particular emotion
Stefangently parsed his hand against his chest. This was heartache
However, this image of lieur was completely different from the one he had in mind.
Chapter 89 Stelans Jealousy Level Up
Irene acted as if she didn’t care about anything.
Then again, she was only eighteen. What were other girls doing at eighteen?
Shopping with friends, sneaking out to play with boyfriends, shining as cheerleaders in school, showcasing their charm.
And Irene, she was very mature
So mature that it was heartbreaking.
Stefan’s eyes changed color with the light, varying shades of blue, dreamy like the sea in a fairy tale.
No one could tell what he was thinking
Irene, waiting in the courtyard, almost fell asleep.
Finally, the door opened, and Stefan came out.
He stood at the door for a moment, his body taking on the coolness of the summer night and the scent of the plants Madame Kashi had.
He walked over briskly, and Irene squinted up at him, feeling that his mood had worsened since earlier.
Irene raised her head, wanting to say something.
But Stefan lifted his hand, gently removing a leat from her hair.
He was too close.
I could even hear his heartbeat, fast and strong.
Irene thought instinctively, and in the next moment, the man leaned down, completely enveloping her. Irene’s eyes widened slightly, staring at his face so close to hers,
WIL
