The Divorcee Who Shines novel Chapter 174

Chapter 174 Brother

"I'm outside right now. Can I call you later tonight?"

Ranita's voice sounded light as if carried by spring breeze.

Her heart raced up into her throat; she hadn't expected Jedidiah Bowman would call since they hadn't talked much since he left Kurima when she arrived there.

Jedidiah made a sound of agreement which also sounded very tender over their conversation line, "Sure! Then let me give you a ring later tonight instead."

"Okay," replied Rantia quickly before hanging up without any time left for reflection or contemplation.

But then suddenly Brenson hooked his arm around Rantia's neck from behind asking curiously into earlobe, "Who is that? Why are you calling him brother?"

This sudden action made Rantia stiffen up immediately…

Brendon leaned in close, his solid chest pressed against her back, warm and carrying the familiar scent of Fiery Red Ginseng perfume. It was the fragrance he had been wearing lately, and Ranita's heart skipped a beat or two in response.

"Hmm?" Brendon raised an eyebrow, turning her body to face him. "Can't tell me?"

Ranita lowered her long lashes, smiling faintly as she thought of something. "Brother," she said softly. "A brother who has been very good to me."

Her eyes shone with emotion.

Brendon felt a pang of sadness and unease.

"Where did you get this brother from? Didn't you say your parents are the only relatives you have left in the countryside?" Brendon looked at her with dark eyes that seemed to be weighing the truthfulness of her words.

There were many things involved here.

Ranita didn't know how to explain it all. She just said casually, "A relative's brother."