Chapter 747: Stop Thinking
"Can you stop thinking about that, even just for five minutes?" Dora asked, her tone light as she poked at the takeout container in front of her. She popped another chicken nugget into her mouth, closing her eyes as she savored the flavor, chewing slowly as if she had all the time in the world. Kael couldn’t help but smile at the sight of her
But the smile faded as his thoughts darkened. He frowned and set his fork down. "How are you not thinking about it?" His voice was edged with frustration now. "Aren’t you even a little worried? You’re sitting here, eating nuggets like it’s no big deal, and I might be responsible for killing someone. Does that not faze you at all?"
Dora opened her eyes and rolled them dramatically. She leaned back in her chair, taking her time before responding, clearly amused by his anxiety. "You really want me to stop enjoying this perfectly crispy, tender, and ridiculously well-seasoned chicken," she said, holding up a nugget like it was a prized trophy, "just to freak out over something that may not even be true? Seriously, Kael?"
Kael stared at her, bewildered. "I don’t understand how you can be so calm about this."
Dora sighed and put down the contained before looking up," Because you’re so worked up about it. I told you, Kael, if you want to tell me something about this entire matter then tell me. If you don’t want to say it then don’t. It is entirely upto you.I don’t mind being kept in suspense."
Kael sighed and shook his head," I want to tell you but I can’t. I promised someone. And I cannot break their promise without taking permission."
"So, don’t break the promise! Come on, come here and break the seal for this... I want to try out the rice next."
"Aren’t you even jealous that I might have had someone in my life that I am protecting even now? Hiding things from you?"
Keal thought back to all those things that he’d been told about women being in love. How they were clingy, always jealous and possessive. Wanting to interfere in every aspect of the man’s life. Why was Dora not like this? In fact, she was none of the above!