Chapter 787: Teasing
Chapter 787: Chapter 787: Teasing
Just as she finished setting everything on the dining table... the doorbell rang.Danielle’s heart instantly sank. ’Please don’t tell me Jackson is still outside... did he seriously wait all this time just to ruin my lunch?’
Frowning, she quietly walked toward the entrance before cautiously looking through the peephole.
The moment she recognized the person standing outside, she finally let out a sigh of relief.
It was Asher. A gentle smile unconsciously appeared on her face as she unlocked the door. The moment Asher saw her, he chuckled.
"You really give off the vibe of a housewife."
Danielle rolled her eyes before smiling helplessly. "Is that really how a superior comments on their subordinate’s lifestyle?"
Asher laughed. "You are probably the only person who still considers me your superior."
He shook his head with a helpless smile. "I’ve always considered you my friend. And this is how you repay me. Honestly... my heart is broken."
Danielle couldn’t help but laugh softly.
Without waiting for an invitation, Asher casually walked inside the apartment as though he had visited countless times before.
The cozy scent of homemade food instantly reached his nose. His stomach quietly growled. Danielle looked at him with amusement.
"So... Is there something you needed?"
Asher dramatically placed a hand over his chest. "You really are heartless. I thought you’d at least pretend to be happy to see me."
He sighed exaggeratedly before his playful expression slowly became serious. "Fine. I’ll tell you the truth. My brother has returned."
He paused briefly before continuing. "So... "I’ll most likely resign from the military."
Danielle froze. For the briefest moment... a bitter feeling quietly spread through her heart.
Her fingers unconsciously tightened around the edge of the dining chair. ’So... this is really happening. He’s finally getting what he’s always wanted.’
A tiny part of her wanted to ask him not to leave. To ask him to stay. To continue seeing her. But she immediately suppressed those selfish thoughts.
’No... This is a good thing. He deserves his freedom. I shouldn’t keep dreaming about things that could never happen.’
After taking a slow breath, she forced a sincere smile onto her face.
"Well... Congratulations. You’ve finally achieved what you’ve always wanted. You’re free now."