The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 561

"Okay." I watched his retreating back, another wave of warmth washing over my chest.

Yet, that invisible pressure only grew heavier.

Leon was warm and attentive. To save me from any awkwardness, he used the excuse of being good friends to care for me and treat me well. But deep down, I knew very well that it wasn't as simple as just friendship.

However, I didn't know how to turn him down. Actually, I had already rejected him before, but his current approach left me without a single valid excuse to say no.

Whatever. I'd just have to find a chance to make things clear to him later.

The day's work was as hectic as ever. By dusk, I finally finished my shift and packed my things to leave.

But before I could even step out of the department, Caspian's footsteps caught up to me, his laughing voice sounding right by my ear. "Selena, what do you want for dinner tonight?"

Maybe his laugh held the same captivating magic as his face, or perhaps it was because his lips accidentally brushed against my ear. I jolted as if I had been burned, instinctively springing away to put some distance between us, looking at him in a fluster.

This time, the burning sensation spread from my ear all the way to my cheeks.

Caspian just stood there, smiling playfully at me, a soft, gleaming light dancing in those narrow, predatory eyes.

"Tonight?" I managed to steady my nerves, finally realizing that he still wanted to grab dinner with me.

I felt a bit apologetic. "Sorry, Dr. Cross, I don't think I can join you for dinner tonight."

"Busy?" Caspian arched an eyebrow slightly.