He Gave Her Strawberries, Gave Me Hives (Ford and Sylvia) novel Chapter 142

Chapter 15

The sweet and tart lavender, mixed with sweet cream, melted in my mouth.

I closed my eyes, feeling like my heart was floating on a cloud.

Mmm, so sweet.

ight music was playing on the stage. An indoor fountain rose and fell with the music, the water seeming to come alive, flowing freely.

hys adjusted his collar and said seriously, “I’ll go play a piece too.”

Louise, the most beautiful song for the most beautiful you.”

he music, which should have been sad, danced under Rhys’s fingertips, filled with a delicate tenderness and a cautiousness, as if he were afraid to break the pell.

he latter part of the piece became more cheerful, painting a picture of success in love.

Then the song ended, the waves in my heart continued to churn for a long time.

hys returned to his seat and asked cockily, “So, what do you think? Not bad, right?”

clapped sincerely and gave him a thumbs–up. “I didn’t know you could play the piano! You’re really good!”

hys became even more pleased with himself. “Everyone in my family knows a little bit about music. How else are we supposed to get by?”

eeing him like this, I couldn’t help but laugh, my whole body shaking.

hys froze for two seconds, then, as if he had discovered something momentous, he said quickly, “Louise, you finally smiled!”

‘ve never seen you smile so happily before. Promise me you’ll keep smiling like this, okay?”

nstinctively covered my mouth, my heart pounding. Even I couldn’t believe it.

felt like it had been a long time since I had relaxed and laughed so genuinely.

hen did I lose my true self?

ter dinner, we went out to the terrace to enjoy the evening breeze. The cool air seeped into my skin as we quietly savored the unique tranquility.

ys turned his head, his curiosity about my life evident. “Louise, where is your hometown?”

pointed a finger towards the distant, unseen horizon. “My hometown is over there. Far, far away,”

n the other side of the mountains, across the ocean.

h,” Rhys said thoughtfully, looking at me seriously. “If you ever want to go home, just let me know.”

could move to your hometown for you.”

froze for two seconds, then, both embarrassed and annoyed, I punched him lightly. “I never realized you were so shameless before!”

ur playful banter broke the silence and also swept away the anxiety and worry in my heart.

fterward, we took the elevator down.

epping onto solid ground felt a little strange.

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Chapter 15

Rhys led me to a sports car and, like a gentleman, opened the passenger door.

“It’s getting late. I’ll take you home.”

As if sensing my intention to refuse, he spoke first. “No refusing. You’re an internationally famous actress now. What if you run into a hater on the way?”

“I have to ensure your safety.”

Looking at his concerned face, I was at a loss for words.

The evening wind grew cooler. I shivered and pulled my arms in, then, as if remembering something, said with some annoyance, “Rhys, I think I left my jacket

at the restaurant.”

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