The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 430

Perhaps it was just the overwhelming heat in the office.

Leon's face flushed a deep crimson, and a fiery intensity burned in his star-bright eyes.

That fire burned through the haze, suddenly making me understand his true intentions and the words he had left unspoken.

"Selena, I want..."

My heart felt like it was going to beat right out of my chest, but my mind remained sharp; I couldn't let him finish that sentence.

However, before I could interrupt, a sudden ringtone cut him off.

Leon glanced down, a flicker of annoyance crossing his brow, and promptly declined the call.

But the caller was persistent and dialed again immediately. He offered me an apologetic smile, and I nodded, silently urging him to answer. He turned around, answering the phone just as he stepped out of the office, his tone laced with irritation. "I've told you so many times, stop calling me. I don't have time..."

I didn't know who was on the other end, but the timing of the call was impeccable, neatly rescuing me from my current predicament.

I leaned back in my chair to rest for a moment. Once my vision cleared up, I checked the time and saw it was past eight in the evening, so I stood up and went to visit Uncle Silas.

Lucille wasn't in the room; only the caregiver was present, adjusting the incline of the bed. Upon seeing me, Uncle Silas immediately asked, "Selena, why do you look so pale?"

"We had a lot of surgeries today, so I'm a bit tired, but seeing you makes me feel much better." I smiled as I walked over, tucking his blanket in before asking about his recent condition.

If I only told him Leon was being set up on blind dates, given Uncle Silas's stubbornness, he would undoubtedly encourage me to fight for the opportunity and hold on to Leon. By outright claiming his family had arranged a marriage for him, I could completely sever that line of thought.

"Really?" Uncle Silas still seemed skeptical.

"Absolutely," I replied, calm and resolute.

A deep disappointment swiftly filled his eyes, and after a long pause, he let out a heavy sigh of regret. "What a shame. Young Leon is such a good kid. How could the two of you not be meant to be?"

Leon was indeed a great guy, but he and I simply weren't meant to be.