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His palm was burning hot, and Zoe Bell had never
taken the initiative like this before. Her heart was
racing, pounding like an urgent drum, and even her ears were flushing without her realizing it.
William Hale was also caught off guard by her taking the lead, and for a moment, he was lost in thought.
Since they were going to put on a performance, to
show off their affection…
Someone always had to take the initiative.
Wyatt Hale had said before that he would take full responsibility for not making their marriage public.
Others may not know,
but she was very aware that he was protecting her.
Because even if the Hale Family asked, it was his
responsibility.
Such a good Mr. Hale, Zoe naturally wanted to repay him.
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she chose to take the initiative to cooperate with his
act.
Yet when Zoe saw he had no reaction, she lightly scratched the center of his palm with her index fingernail, “Mr. Hale, your brother is watching.”
William Hale felt his breath stagnate, a sensation of a tingling itch spreading through him in an instant.
He had been longing for her for a long time…
Her initiative was like something invisible suddenly filling his limbs and bones; the summer evening was somewhat sultry, and although his face remained calm, something inside him was clamoring, boiling, surging.
Crashing against his heart, racing through his veins.
On the surface, however, it was still tranquil like still
water.
Seeing no response from him, Zoe worried that her silent grip on his hand might have been too forward. Fearing his displeasure, she was about to withdraw her hand…
Her hand was held tight!
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His palm,
seemed even hotter than before.
“Mr. Hale?” Zoe looked at him.
William Hale looked down at her and smiled. “Zoe, you did very well.”
He was always stoic, but his sudden smile made Zoe’s breath catch and her ears turn a shade redder, “I only
did it because I saw your brother at the window… It might have been too abrupt, and if you don’t like it,
then next time…”
“I like it very much when you take the initiative.”
Like it?
Zoe felt a rush of warmth, as the hand he held began
to sweat from the heat.
“I’m very pleased that you’ve adapted to the role so quickly.” After William Hale said this, Zoe just smiled.
Just now,
she almost believed that William Hale… really liked her!
The two of them walked outside, holding hands.
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Clouds suddenly appeared, and the evening breeze dissipated the heat.
When a new moon climbed up the branches, it merged
their shadows into one.”
Wyatt Hale stood at the window, took a few photos, and posted them in the group chat.
Sharp Knife: [Can you believe it, this is the first time I’ve seen my brother hold a girl’s hand, and I must say, I am quite relieved. Honestly, I’ve never even held my brother’s hand like this.]
[What, are you jealous of Sister–in–law? We didn’t even know you had such deep feelings for Big Brother.]
[I’m just curious, isn’t it hot in this weather to be holding hands?]
Everyone was speechless.
This kid still didn’t get it, he didn’t understand the ways of adults!
Seeing that no one in the group chat responded, Wyatt Hale added: [So should I go and eavesdrop at
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Big Brother’s bedroom door tonight?]
[You dare eavesdrop at Big Brother’s door, Little Wyatt, you’ve got guts.]
[Brave one, I request a live broadcast.]
[Be careful, and if you unfortunately get caught, make sure you take all the blame yourself.]
Wyatt Hale scoffed. Easy for them to say when he was the one venturing alone into enemy territory!
About fifteen minutes later, William Hale and Zoe Bell
came back.
“Are you hot? Do you want to take a shower first?” William Hale’s voice was smooth and gentle.
Wyatt, who was eating lychees, nearly choked on a pit.
Was this really his brother?
Could it be some kind of demon, who’s conjured his brother’s face?
“I’d like something to drink.” Zoe Bell turned to Wyatt Hale. “Wyatt, do you want something?”
“I…” Wyatt Hale began to raise his hand, but catching his brother’s glum look, he changed his words
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mid–sentence, “I… may I?”
“Why not?”
“Thank you, sister–in–law, you’re an angel!” Wyatt Hale’s sweet talk brought a laugh from Zoe.
“Do you want ice in it?”
“I…” Wyatt Hale looked at his brother again.
“You want to stay healthy, huh? It’s good to care about your health at such a young age.”
As she left, William Hale’s smile faded from his face.
Wyatt Hale felt a chill run down his spine. King Yan, who upset you?
William lifted his eyebrow and asked, “Since when did you start caring about your health?”
“Bro, I admit, I was just being pretentious!”
“I saw our uncle always carrying a thermos for show, looking all mature and commanding. I just followed suit,” Wyatt murmured under his breath.
He was just imitating his uncle, that’s all.
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William spoke in a calm and measured tone, “I’ll be sure to pass your high opinion of our uncle on to him.”
Upon hearing this, Wyatt felt like crying.
I’m your own brother. How could you have the heart to hurt your sibling?
Zoe took some ingredients out of the fridge. Seeing her hands full, William immediately stood up to help her. “Do you need anything else?”
“Ice cubes.”
William nodded, got the ice cubes, and then took the other things from her hands. “I’ll carry these for you.”
“This…” Zoe glimpsed Wyatt watching them and nodded with a smile, “Thank you.”
Wyatt frowned tightly. Just moments ago, his brother was all icy–faced, but now he was all smiles with his sister–in–law. Such a quick change in demeanor. Had his big brother taken lessons from a master of Sichuan opera? It was far too hypocritical. I’m your own
brother!
“We don’t have a cocktail shaker at home?” Zoe looked
at William.
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“We might not have one.”
If Zoe hadn’t come over, William would have hardly stayed here; naturally, he wouldn’t know what the
house had.
Zoe prepared the jasmine tea and, holding the juice mashing stick, was ready to smash the watermelon and lemon she had cut and put in a regular cup when she caught William watching her, she might be a bit
nervous…
If she used a cocktail shaker, she could avoid splashes; mashing in a regular cup was inconvenient.
Indeed, things weren’t starting off well.
After a couple of mashes, juice splattered out, with a few drops spraying onto her face.
At that moment, she noticed William draw closer, assuming he had something to say. She stopped what she was doing and turned to look when he actually reached out to her. Zoe’s breath hitched, and
instinctively, she wanted to dodge, yet she saw Wyatt hiding outside the kitchen.
His fingertips gently brushed across her face…
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The ticklish sensation from the rough skin made her face turn slightly red.
Heat surged to her head, and her heart raced.
“Mr. Hale…” Zoe’s voice was tight with tension, as she had already set down everything in her hands, “Your brother is right outside, but I feel I can’t control my
emotions.”
She wasn’t an actress, and when outside, they had been at a distance. She felt as if Wyatt was about to press right up against her face.
She hadn’t yet gotten used to being close to William, and she feared her nervousness would give her
“Don’t worry, I’m here.”
away.
Seeing her tense up, William let out a low chuckle and gently cradled the back of her head…
The next second,
he drew her into his embrace.
He restrained his strength and kept a proper distance, not fully embracing her, but Zoe’s face was almost pressed against his chest now, breathing in the woody
scent of his body so close she almost felt his
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heartbeat.
This hug, from the back, seemed like he was holding Zoe in his arms.
His warm breath flowed over the top of her head, his voice a deep murmur, “This way, he won’t see.”
Zoe’s heart threatened to leap out of her throat, her
face burning even hotter.
But she dared not move.
Wyatt was dumbfounded. What was going on between these two? He was just curious about what kind of drink his sister–in–law was going to make for him from all the things she took from the fridge. All of a sudden…@
How had they ended up embracing each other!
It was just about making a drink. If they were cooking, wouldn’t they end up kissing eight hundred times?
