Chapter 79: Family
As Rain stepped out of the car and headed toward the bakery, she felt a sense of excitement bubbling up inside her. The store was quaint, with a warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked goods wafting through the air.
She carefully selected an assortment of tarts, ensuring to pick out the lemon ones that she knew her father-in-law favoured. But she didn’t stop there—she added a variety of other delicacies, hoping to surprise him with some new treats.
When she returned to the car, Alexander stood close behind her, his presence almost overwhelming. As she placed the box of treats in the back seat, she felt his breath on her ear as he whispered, "How did you know he likes them?"
Rain turned slightly, a satisfied smile playing on her lips. "He mentioned it to me once. Your father is quite the talker when he wants to be. During our last conversation, he practically told me everything he likes and dislikes."
Alexander’s expression softened, though his usual guarded demeanour remained. "Yes, he’s that bubbly type and he talks too much," he admitted, his voice carrying a hint of fondness. "But he doesn’t usually open up to people so easily," he added, almost as if he were talking more to himself than to her.
Rain felt a small surge of pride at his words. "I guess I just have a way with people," she replied with a light-hearted smile.
Alexander glanced at her, his eyes flickering with an emotion she couldn’t quite place. "It seems you do," he said, his tone carrying a mix of curiosity and something deeper.
As they returned to the car and continued their journey, Rain couldn’t help but feel a small sense of victory. Winning over Alexander’s father was no small feat, and she hoped it would make her place in his family a little more secure. But as she glanced at Alexander, she couldn’t quite read the look in his eyes.
Was it approval? Or something else entirely?