Two Reborn, One Throne novel Chapter 147

When Amber returned to the one-bedroom apartment, Xanthe was already waiting with dinner ready.

All her father had ever wanted in life was a warm home, a wife, and kids.

He had poured his heart out for twelve years and never gotten it.

Seeing Xanthe bring the dishes over from next door made Amber's eyes well up with tears.

Who wouldn't want a warm, loving home?

"Thank you, Xanthe."

Amber wasn't the type to act cutesy. She was actually very straightforward. Even if she wanted to act affectionate, she needed someone who would reciprocate.

Lucian absolutely hated it when she acted sweet. In her past life, she had tried, but he always poured cold water on her. He would either pretend not to understand or ask her if she was feeling sick.

After that, Amber simply called him unromantic and never tried again.

Xanthe, who was still holding a plate of food, froze for a second when Amber hugged her from behind. She set the dish down and patted Amber's hands with a motherly tenderness.

"No need to thank me. You're being too polite."

"Hurry up and wash your hands. I made your favorite honey-glazed roast today."

With that, Xanthe lifted the steaming plate of roast and waved it teasingly in front of Amber.

Amber's face instantly lit up with a brilliant, intoxicating smile.

"Thank you! I'll go wash up. Oh, by the way, is my dad not off work yet?"

Xanthe looked slightly uncomfortable. "Dustin told him to finish up at ten tonight."

Amber paused. Xanthe proceeded to tell her about the phone call Grace had made to her father at noon, and casually mentioned Wallace gossiping about Grace to her earlier.

"Amber, do you think we should find someone to keep an eye on Grace? Or maybe have the neighbors let your dad know if they see her out on blind dates?"

Amber shook her head immediately. "No. My dad wouldn't believe it."

"But this isn't going to work either. You didn't see how heartbroken your dad looked when Dustin hung up the phone for him. Even though he made a promise to you, I don't think he'll last five days before he caves. Also, when I came back today, the way Grace looked at me was really weird."

"Amber, I think she was fishing for information."

Amber blinked. "Fishing for information?"

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