The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 595

Click. My breathing returned to normal, and my body instantly relaxed. A second later, I couldn't help but mentally mock myself. He's just helping you with your seatbelt. What are you overthinking for?

But the next second, I met Caspian's gaze. Those long, beautiful eyes of his were staring at me with a smile, but unlike his usual teasing banter, his tone was entirely serious. "I just came to confirm the outcome. Did my Selena get swept away by her ex-husband?"

Thump.

I could hear my own heartbeat, loud as a drum in my chest.

His face was still far too close—so close that I could smell his clean, fresh scent and see the laughter dancing in his eyes.

So close that my fingers involuntarily curled into tight fists. My throat went dry, and I stumbled over my words. "W-what?"

Caspian was simply too wickedly handsome, especially when he smiled like that. Every time I looked into those charming eyes, my heart skipped a beat, leaving me nervous and flustered, to the point where I didn't even process what he was saying.

"I said," Caspian murmured, leaning in just a fraction closer, the smile on his lips deepening. "I was worried someone might steal my Selena away. Dealing with Leon is annoying enough, but now your ex-husband Ferris is trying to win you back? It's giving me a massive headache."

I understood now. He was teasing me.

But beneath the playful banter, I could clearly read the probing question hidden within.

"Tonight was just Silas borrowing my name to treat Dr. Sterling to dinner. He performed surgery on him earlier, so Silas wanted to express his gratitude. We were definitely not 'meeting the parents,' and it wasn't at all what Amber made it out to be." My explanation felt just as much for my own reassurance as it was for Caspian's.

The car fell silent for five seconds before Caspian's long eyes crinkled into a delighted smile. "Were you that worried I'd misunderstand? It seems you really do care about me, Selena. I'm very happy."