Chapter 265
“Aunt Sarah, please don’t-” I began, but Soren cut me off before I could finish.
“I’m currently pursuing Taylor romantically, but she hasn’t agreed yet. I’ve only had the chance to take care of her these past two days because of her injuries,” he said.
What the…
I froze, feeling like I was being roasted over an open flame.
In half a day, I’d already endured my best friend’s bluntness, and now I had to process Soren’s bold confession.
They both charged ahead without a second thought, leaving me too stunned to react.
Hello! Neither of you even asked for my permission to talk like that!
I wasn’t the only one caught off guard–my grandmother and aunt were just as shocked.
Clearly, they hadn’t expected Soren to be so direct. Their faces remained frozen, as they briefly forgot what they were doing.
Soren smiled, a little reserved. “I’m sorry if I startled you, but I’m serious. Taylor saved my life when we were younger… twice, actually.
“I had wanted to thank her in person, but I was a step too late. We lost touch after that.
“I later found out she went to a university in Metropolis, which is how I ended up seeing her again…”
He turned to me, his smile tinged with restraint. “But I didn’t–reach out to reconnect, and by then, she’d already forgotten about me. Even so, I never forgot what she did for me.”
My cheeks burned, and my mind swirled with so many emotions.
I was anxious, flustered, yet also thrilled and overjoyed.
My aunt had started the conversation, seemingly in control. But sincerity was always the ultimate trump card in any conversation.
Soren’s gentle, polite, and heartfelt words had left my grandmother and aunt completely stunned.
Now, Soren held the reins of the situation.
The tension lingered for a few seconds, finally breaking when I cleared my throat.
My aunt recovered first, forcing a smile as she found something to say. “Excuse me… Um, so you attended the National Academy too, huh?”
“Yes, I did. But I was in my final year by the time Taylor joined, so I graduated and started working soon after.” “I see… You two really do seem quite fated.” My aunt nodded, then shifted her gaze to my grandmother.
My grandmother’s expression turned contemplative, as though unsure of how to proceed.
They’d originally been opposed to our relationship, likely planning to break us up. But Soren’s honesty left them at a loss for words.
“Mr. Kenway…” My grandmother began.
Soren politely interrupted her. “Please, Grandma Edna, call me Soren, or Ren if you’d prefer II
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Ren? Soren?
I looked up at him, surprised by how casual he was being, even on their first meeting–just like when we first met in Beaumont.
Surely, no one would dare pretend they were close with someone of his status, would they?
My grandmother hesitated for a moment but decided against addressing him directly. Instead, she said, “The fact is, you and Tay–Tay come from vastly different backgrounds.
“It’s true she saved your life, but you’ve already helped her plenty in return. I’d say you’ve settled your debt with her. As for anything beyond that…”
My grandmother paused.
Without hesitation, Soren asked, “Are you worried that she might be mistreated if we’re together?”
I gripped my spoon, wanting nothing more than to bury my face in my bowl.
Dude! Could he not be so straightforward?! Couldn’t he be a little less blunt?!
“My family has always valued strict discipline. My grandfather, in particular, raised me with the highest standards.
“So, rest assured, I would never mistreat a woman–let alone Taylor.
“In fact, I wouldn’t mistreat her even if we don’t end up being a couple.”
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Chapter 266
