She Walked Away With His Twins While He Begged the Ground She Walked On novel Chapter 599

The two unexpectedly bumped into each other by the washbasins. Quinn was genuinely surprised, having no idea how he could possibly be here of all places.

So that reflection in the glass hadn't been her imagination. It really was him.

She gave him a polite nod of acknowledgment, washed her hands, and turned to leave. But the man called out to her.

"Quinn Avery, are you on a date with Ethan?"

Quinn didn't deny it, nor did she answer him. When she continued walking, the man grabbed her wrist, his voice edged with desperation.

"Quinn, keep your distance from him. He isn't right for you."

Quinn yanked her arm free, a sharp frost filling her eyes. "Miles York, when you paraded around as my contract husband, you forbade me from interacting with any men, yet you spent every single day glued to your childhood sweetheart. What gives you the right to dictate anything to me now?"

Miles's throat felt tight and raw. "We... we're still friends. I'm just looking out for you. You won't survive the Sterling family."

"My apologies, but I'm not in the habit of being friends with my ex."

Quinn had never harbored any delusions of joining the Sterling family. Tossing the cold words over her shoulder, she walked away, leaving him with nothing but her retreating back.

Ethan had mentally rehearsed his speech a hundred times. He looked nervous, unsure of exactly how to articulate his confession.

Noticing that Quinn looked a bit pale upon returning, he immediately asked in concern,

"Quinn, you look a bit off. Is your cold acting up again?"

"I'm fine."

Quinn chose not to mention bumping into Miles in the restroom, quietly lowering her eyes.

Miles returned to his table. Juliana pulled out her phone and sneakily snapped a photo of his striking profile, fully intending to post it on social media.

She wanted the whole world to know she was on a date with the notoriously aloof York heir.

Miles paid no attention to her actions. His entire focus was fixed squarely on the people sitting behind her.

Ethan picked up a shawl and gently draped it over Quinn's shoulders.

Miles clenched his fists, violently suppressing a surge of volatile, nameless emotions.

He wanted nothing more than to march over and drag Quinn away, but he had absolutely zero justification to interrupt their date.

He regretted coming. He didn't want to watch Ethan date her. He didn't want to watch him cut her steak, drink wine with her, or shower her with flowers and gifts.

"M-Mr. York, I... I didn't lie, did I? We are on a date."

Miles's brow pinched dangerously, his tone lethal. "Delete it. Now!"

"M-Mr. York, I... I'll delete it right now. Please don't be mad."

Panicking, Juliana opened her app and hastily deleted the photo and caption she had posted less than five minutes ago.

The man threw down one final, freezing sentence: "Never contact me again. We're done!"

...

Fairmont's Riverside Promenade. The brilliant city lights reflected over the rippling water.

Ethan and Quinn strolled along the riverbank. Watching the fireworks bloom across the water, Ethan stopped walking, determined to seize the moment.

His heart pounded violently, threatening to burst right out of his chest.

With nervous hands, he pulled out the velvet box again. Resting inside was a star and moon pendant. "Quinn... I... could you give me a chance to protect you?"