Chapter 69: The Ride
Rain frowned at Alexander, her suspicion growing. "What’s with you?" she asked, unable to hide her curiosity. ’Was he always this inquisitive?’ she wondered. The man she remembered hearing about from Sanya was supposed to be an unbothered king, not someone prying into every detail.
"The coffee’s still hot," he replied simply. Rain took a sip of her own coffee, then shrugged. "It’s tolerable."
"Well, mine’s still too hot, so why don’t you tell me more about this Clifford while I wait for it to cool down?" Alexander pressed, his tone making it clear he wasn’t letting the topic go. Realizing he wasn’t going to drop it, Rain relented. For some reason, she felt oddly comfortable and secure around him, so she started narrating how she met Clifford and how their relationship developed.
"I see," Alexander said, his expression unreadable as he finally began sipping his coffee.
"I like my coffee hot. Seems like you prefer yours warmer?" she quipped, trying to lighten the mood.
"I like mine hot too," he replied nonchalantly, leaving Rain momentarily speechless. Seriously, this man was so unpredictable!
"Tomorrow, make sure you pack up your stuff. I’ll pick you up before dinner. My father’s already expecting you," he informed her suddenly, catching her off guard. Right, she had almost forgotten about that part of the deal. She’d promised to stay with him and fulfill her wifely duties for four months.
Rain nodded and then subconsciously stared into her coffee. ’Should I ask him about Carla? Is that why he won’t consider extending our marriage?’ she wondered. It wasn’t like her to be so curious, but she wanted to know. Yet, she hesitated, feeling that asking would be prying too much into his personal life.
In the end, Rain chose to stay silent, finishing her coffee and cake. It had been a long, exhausting day, and this quiet moment with coffee and sweets felt like a much-needed break.