Chapter 54- sharp gaze
Janet nodded, her hands wrapping around the large ones resting on her waist. From this room’s vantage point, she could see the nearby tower and the clock in the central square. She imagined how beautiful it must look at night.
Ternence had studied in France before and met Zoey here. Janet didn’t know that Charles was also quite familiar with this place. He hadn’t traveled abroad for some time since stepping from behind the scenes to center stage.
His past efforts to build strength and wait were all for someone. Now that the war had begun, he had acquired a new attachment...
"We’ll stay here for over a month. You should rest a few days first, then I’ll take you out, alright?" Charles tenderly kissed her cheek. He hadn’t forgotten the doctor’s warning — her body wasn’t ready for too much exertion, especially after such a long flight.
"Why did you think of bringing me to Paris?" Janet turned her head, falling into those deep, clear eyes. Usually dressed in sharp suits, today he wore a simple black V-neck sweater and dark jeans. The casual look somehow accentuated a different kind of rugged charm.
"Hm... I wanted to leave some kind of memory," Charles didn’t reveal the deeper reason — that to win her heart, he cared for her with all his heart, protecting her every step of the way.
He ran a hand through her silky hair, letting her nestle safely in his arms, quietly breathing in his presence.
The hotel was well-equipped, with a restaurant, club, and gym all available. During the first two days, Charles only took Janet to a few nearby sights. As she grew closer to him, she realized just how little she truly knew about him.
Charles had a strong sense of direction. When training with Shaun and the others, his best skill was shooting — aiming at targets with a rifle, almost never missing. Janet watched him from behind. Among the group of blond men, he was always the most outstanding.
"Can you swim?" After playing darts and sweating heavily, Charles grabbed a towel tossed by a waiter and led Janet toward the outdoor pool.
Janet nodded. Ternence had taught her when she was young, but she had never used the Louis family pool. Anything belonging to the Louis family was basically off-limits to her.