The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 473

It was far too seductive. My heart even stopped for a fraction of a second, leaving me momentarily stunned and unable to answer his question in time.

Leon's brows knitted tightly together, the wariness in his eyes deepening. He pulled me behind him, directly confronting Caspian's bewitching smile, and let out a cold scoff. "She doesn't need you to show her around. I'm taking her out, and we already decided what we're eating. Stop causing trouble here."

"That works too. I'll just tag along. I'm just an ordinary dining companion anyway." Caspian showed absolutely no hard edges; he was like a highly elastic rubber band. He followed Leon's movement and sidled right up beside me again, sticking perfectly to my right side. He looked at me with a beaming smile. "Dr. Hayes, is that alright?"

Leon's slightly full cheeks flushed red, his emotions clearly getting the better of him. "No, it's not..."

"Sure. I'm paying today anyway, as a thank you to Dr. Cross for bringing me food last time." I spoke up at the exact same moment.

I only did it to return the favor, considering Caspian had cared enough to bring me savory porridge and medicine previously.

But I hadn't expected to speak at the exact same time as Leon, and my answer completely contradicted his wishes.

The air instantly turned awkward. Leon immediately pressed his lips together, and though I wanted to change my mind, it was already too late.

Caspian instantly beamed, his fox-like eyes curving into crescent moons. "Great, then I'll drive. Let's go."

Things had already escalated to this point, so there was no turning back. Ten minutes later, Leon and I were sitting in Caspian's car, heading to Lowery's Noodle Bar.

Sitting in the cabin, I regretted my hasty decision all over again, because Leon and Caspian's relationship was evidently much worse than I had imagined.

My smile faded, and I subconsciously crossed my arms, subtly pulling away from Caspian.

I suddenly felt like there were needles in my seat, entirely too aware that I was sitting in Caspian's passenger seat.

This spot was usually reserved for a girlfriend. After all, the passenger seat in Ferris's car literally had a sticker labeling it 'Princess Only,' a spot exclusively belonging to Zoey.

This seat in Caspian's car had to belong to Tiffany.

The smile on Caspian's face momentarily froze.