Chapter 46: Garden Stroll

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Ryzen POV

Although the Zevallos mansion could not be compared the grand and extravagant mansion that was owned by Millen Yu's family, it was still regal in its own way.

The design of their mansion was neat and simple. Perhaps, it was because the colour scheme was simple, just white and gray.

However, it was the paintings hanged on each corner of the house that made it lively.

It was paintings made by various local artists and they all had very nationalistic meaning in all of them.

Just from that, I could say that there's no doubt that the Zevallos family really came from an ancestor who was once hailed a national hero.

Right now, Lennox and I were taking a stroll in their garden, which was also decorated in a simplistic way.

"Why are you so quiet? What's on your mind?" Lennox suddenly said.

I got a bit surprised from his sudden question and refocused myself.

"Nothing... what are you talking about?" I said in a low voice.

Then, he stopped walking. Since my hand was entangled with his, it made me stop too.

Lennox let out a sigh and turned to me.

"Did my mum say anything to you when I left for a bit?" he asked seriously.

I stiffened for a bit before answering him.

"Yes, but she was really nice." I said with all honestly.

Lennox raised his eyebrows a bit, not convinced with my answer.

But I really mean it! His mum was really nice. It was not her that was bothering my mind anyway.

"I'm sorry, my mum is intimidating because of her face and way of speaking. But she's nice. Actually, I think she likes you a lot." Lennox said with a smile, holding my hand even tighter.

I gave him a small smile.

"Mmm. Thanks." I replied with a grin.

Lennox playfully patted my head, purposely making my hair to become a bit messy. I glared at him, but it only made his teasing smile widen even more.

"You know what, you shouldn't overthink too much. You're pretty, smart and anyone would like you." he said with a gentle voice.

"Hmmp. You only say that because you like me." I said with a pouty voice.

"No way. When did I ever lie to you?" he said playfully.

Although his tone was very playful, it was the truth. He has never lied to me.

In fact, between the two of us, it seems like it is me who is deceiving him instead.

With that in mind, I didn't bother to answer him. Fine. You win.

Noticing my defeat, Lennox laughed again and held my chin. He didn't hesitate to put his soft lips against mine.

It was a gentle, soft kiss. Not like the usual passionate ones he'd always give. But, it made my heart warm much more.

"I would never lie to you. What I feel for you is real." he murmured softly.

I got goosebumps as he said that, especially when afterwards, he held my hand and kissed it.

I kind of wish that he was not so affectionate and good at saying sweet words.

Maybe if that was the case, maybe if he was not too outstanding, I would not feel even just a tiny bit for him.

It also did not help that his family was really nice and accepting of me as well.

Thinking about it, I cannot help but somehow compare Millen Yu's family to Lennox's family.

Millen Yu's family put self-interest above all while Lennox's family had empathy instilled within them.

If Millen's family were in the same room as Lennox's family, I would say that they would show their respect to the Zevalloses but would still have an air of arrogance with them. After all, just basing on the day when I first saw Lennox, Zeus stood up just to greet him. He even invited him to join us.

Knowing Zeus Costales, he would not do that to people who he didn't want to curry favour with or people who are not more powerful than him.

Hmm...

Now, I couldn't help but wonder, why did Millen Yu really like Lennox for? She was obsessed with Lennox, as if he was her religion.

Ah, thinking too much really hurts. Especially when you can't find an answer to your own questions.

Thankfully, Lennox did not seem to notice how much my thoughts have wandered as we continued to stroll quietly, with our hands entangled together.

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