My Beloved Has Risen from Death's Embrace novel Chapter 232

Orion laid out the midnight snack on the dining table, its rich aroma immediately filling the air, making Xanthea involuntarily swallow in anticipation.

"Xan, let's have some late-night treats first.”

"There's no need for that!”

Xanthea mustered all her strength just to lift her hand in refusal.

In the past, she would have sat down happily and without hesitation to eat, but now, not only did she have thoughts about the food he cooked, but also about him.

"How about a drink then.”

"No need! Let's just get straight to rehearsal, I only came here to practice today, and I have other things to deal with later.”

Orion was puzzled by her series of refusals, "What other things do you have?"

"There’s...” Xanthea thought for a moment, suddenly recalling his "corporate secrets" from earlier in the day. Her eyebrows slightly raised, "Are you interested in my personal affairs?"

She raised an eyebrow, her eyes carrying a hint of "none of your business" confusion and a very subtle, extremely secretive anticipation. She thought that with this kind of provocative gaze, he wouldn't pursue it any further.

However, he looked straight at her, "Yes, I'm very interested."

With that single statement, Xanthea was thrown off balance. She stumbled over her words, her heart racing, "Then I'll tell you after we're done rehearsing."

"Alright, I'll just go dry my hair."

As soon as he turned around, Xanthea couldn't hide her smile.

She bit her lip hard and pinched her thigh, forcing herself to calm down—

Don't overthink it, it might just be any casual interest, but then he bought her favorite Hello Kitty slippers and even offered to help her put them on...