Chapter 1189: Secret
Maybe it was because of what happened the night before that Slater, Benjamin, and Ray were oddly peaceful as they played chess on the other side of the garden. Slater had only arrived a little later, but for once, he didn’t nitpick at Ray. Ray, on the other hand, was trying to gain Benjamin’s favor to get on Mint’s good side.
It was a trio no one would have expected, but somehow, it worked.
"Wow! Another win!" Benjamin cheered as he checkmated Ray again.
"Benjamin, how are you so good at this?" Ray stared at the chessboard in disbelief. "I was so sure I was going to win this round."
Benjamin grinned. "I used to compete in chess tournaments when I was in middle school. I even represented our region in high school! I would’ve won if I hadn’t gotten diarrhea."
"This is cheating."
"Hehehe. Now, I’m hungry!" Benjamin announced cheerfully, darting his eyes between Ray, who sat across from him, and Slater beside him. "Third Brother, let’s go inside and eat. I think Miss Penny is awake by now."
Slater had been quiet even after joining them, lingering as the other two remained engrossed in their game. He hadn’t come here to watch chess—he needed to talk to Benjamin about last night. But since Benjamin was preoccupied, he stayed.
"Sure," Slater nodded. "I’m a bit hungry too."
"Are you okay?" Ray asked, tilting his head. "For some reason, you haven’t said anything to hurt my feelings. It’s a little concerning that we’re sharing the same space so peacefully."
"Don’t make me start," Slater hissed.
Ray clicked his tongue. "Fine, let’s go back in. My ex might be waiting for us."