Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1678

"What?"

Kurt jolted to his feet, his voice trembling as he demanded, "Ebony Fox likes another man? Which man?"

"You trail after her every single day, and you seriously didn't know?" Shanley sighed softly, his voice low and raspy. "How did I end up with such a useless brother?"

It was one thing to chase a girl for half a year without making a single inch of progress.

But to not even know who was making a move on the woman he loved?

What an idiot.

"Juniper said it's a guy she saved a few years ago," Shanley murmured.

"Xavier Saxon?"

Kurt's nerves pulled taut as he ground his teeth together. "How could Ebony Fox possibly like him? Did she admit it herself?"

"Not quite." Shanley raised an eyebrow, his tone completely nonchalant. "Juniper said she could just tell."

"Oh, then we're good."

Kurt's mouth twitched as he muttered under his breath, "Juniper is the most oblivious person on the planet when it comes to romance. How could she possibly sense who Ebony Fox likes?"

"Watch how you speak about my wife," Shanley warned, pinching the bridge of his nose as he glanced back into the living room.

The girl was sitting with her legs crossed, happily playing her game without a care in the world.

Watching her, the corners of Shanley's lips curled up.

Kurt's assessment wasn't exactly wrong.

"The other guy is coming in hot, and Ebony Fox has never been in a relationship. If he manages to win her over, you'll be completely out of the picture."

Shanley offered a helpful reminder. "Have you actually confessed to her yet?"

"Not yet." Kurt pulled a face. "I'm worried that if I'm too rash, it'll just make her hate me."

But looking at the current situation, it was definitely time to lay all his cards on the table.

Shanley urged, "Hurry up and do it."

"Shanley." Kurt pressed his lips together, his voice hoarse. "If Juniper disapproves and tries to beat me up, you absolutely have to hold her back."

After all, he was his family.

"Hmph." Shanley smirked, letting out a cold scoff. "You should worry about whether Ebony Fox is going to beat you up first."

Kurt was struck speechless.

——

On the other side of the city.

Ebony Fox returned to her apartment and saw the cake box sitting by the door.

She remembered the text message she had received earlier.

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