After Sleeping with My Childhood Prince, I Kicked Him Out from My World novel Chapter 86

61. Let’s talk

<<. Avery. >>

My heart is beating fast. Why is he here?

My eyes immediately fall upon the table, set for two and adorned with a crisp white tablecloth. The sound of soft music playing in the background and the gentle flicker of candlelight look splendid. I look around. Most of the tables are empty.

Did he plan this date?

Did he choose this dress for me?

Did Lena know?

“Here you go Miss Avery,” the hostess says, and Miles turns.

He catches my gaze, a warm smile spreading across his face.

A strange, overwhelming emotion takes over. I want to turn away and leave.

He gets up and takes a step towards me, and I swallow hard. It’s barely been a week. How did I forget how handsome and tall he is? Looking at him always feels like a fresh breath of air. His tailored navy blue suit fit his broad shoulders and narrow waist. M always has a confident grace in him.

“Please Avery… take a seat,” he breathes.

The hostess leaves us alone. I nod and comply.

His dark Collins hair is styled neatly. His piercing blue eyes linger on me with a hint of curiosity. There is a sense of longing inside me. That heartache… I am trying to suppress it by keeping myself busy.

“I wonder what I should call you?” I ask, without meeting his eyes, picking the corner of the tablecloth with my finger.

The table is beautifully set with the candles in middle, and the light ambience is perfect. But it doesn’t make me feel cheerful.

I don’t know how I feel. Sad or angry? I am definitely not excited.

The server brings and pours some champagne for us. While I try to remember. I think I am angry at him. My eyes flicker at his face and I look away. Why is it hard to stay outraged at him?

“You know my name, Avery…” he says as the server leaves.

I stay quiet, wondering… Why is he here? Now that I know his secret, does he want a divorce?

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After Sleeping with My Childhood Drinca 1 Pialad 11.

Chapter 86

That would be nice. We wouldn’t have to meet anymore. I don’t have to remember him. I think to myself with bitterness. If someone can have this effect on me in mere weeks. I don’t want to imagine how much he will damage me if we goof around longer.

“Made a fool of me real good,” he says in a light tone and I come out of my thoughts.

“How long have you known?” he asks.

“Not much long… hardly a week.”

“How? What gave me away?”

I quirk my brow. “How what? You tell me, how did YOU figure it out?”

His lips twitch. “I asked first.”

I take a sip and the citrus flavor spreads through my mouth.

“You had a slip of tongue that night.. when you called me at the resort…”

He had called me ‘My Doll…‘ The endearment feels bitter now.

He furrows his brows, trying to remember, then nods.

“That’s possible.. I was-.” he cuts himself in middle but his expression is grim.

I frown and bite my lips, wondering what he was about to say.

“How did you figure it out.. that I know?”

He sighs. “Noha called… and randomly mentioned your business partner… Lena was interested in knowing my name.” He takes a pause then adds, “It wasn’t hard to connect the dots…. the way you are avoiding all my calls… I mean calls from M and Liam…”

I snort. “So many personas you have…” I tease. “Was it a random name?”

He scratches the back of his neck. “He is my close sister. More than a brother to me. Although… Don’t tell this to Noah.. He will throw a tantrum.”

I smile but stay quiet. Unable to form conversation. Thankfully, the server makes her way to us and asks, “Would you like to place an order?”

“Sure,” Miles says lightly and places his order.

I hastily open the menu, unable to focus or decide.

My face is going hot. What is happening to me today?

“High Roller Sushi Roll is nice,” Miles offers. “Or the lobster…”

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Chapter 86

“Sushi will do,” I tell the server.

The server leaves, and Miles continues, “That was a stupid game… But I enjoyed it Avery… I hope your feelings were likewise.”

“And Noah? I thought I worked hard to get his contract… Did you put him to spy on me?”