The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen) novel Chapter 2112

David quickly glanced up at her, and for once, the usually composed man had a storm brewing in his eyes. He hadn't even finished chewing his food when he forcefully swallowed it down to meet Rosalind's bright eyes. "Ms. Whitman, are you pulling my leg here?"

His heart raced as he blurted out the question. At his words, the sparkle in Rosalind's eyes seemed to dim instantly. "Forget it, you're really no fun," she sighed, picking up her chopsticks again and idly poking at the food on her plate, clearly out of sorts.

David could tell she was genuinely upset and ventured cautiously, "Ms. Whitman, don't you have any suitors?"

"What do you mean by that?" Rosalind snapped, a hint of anger in her voice.

David hurried to clarify, "Don't get me wrong. I mean, with someone as accomplished and beautiful as you, Ms. Whitman, not to mention your family background, I'd think you'd have plenty of admirers."

"I've been so focused on Lysander all these years, I haven't had the chance to glance at another man. And whether other men have taken an interest in me, I've been completely oblivious," Rosalind admitted. It felt odd to say it out loud, but it was the truth.

With her heart set on Lysander, she truly had no room for anyone else. Somehow, hearing Rosalind say this made David feel as if a weight had been lifted from his chest.

"Maybe now you'll start noticing the men around you," David said, eyes downcast as he picked up another piece of food, trying to seem as calm as possible, as if to say, I don't need to put all my hopes on one outcome, and besides, I deserve to be loved too.

Rosalind seemed to brighten up at that, smiling as she began to eat normally again. David forced a half-smile but said nothing more.