Chapter 502
Chapter 502:
A surge of mixed feelings overwhelmed Donna. Yelena’s composure was unsettlingly calm, so calm that it sparked further concern in Donna. But she was also anxious about Bella’s emotional well-being. Caught in this tense moment, Donna felt torn and unsure of the right course of action.
Yelena could see the conflict in Donna’s expression. If Donna didn’t genuinely care about her, she wouldn’t look so troubled. So, she said softly, “Mom, I’m fine. Go look for her p>
“Alright, take care then. Call me if you need anything,” Donna said before turning to leave.
Yelena nodded again, this time with a small smile. Reassured, Donna hurried off to catch up with Bella.
Glancing at her watch, Yelena realized it was almost time for her appointment with Austin. She started to gather her things to leave.
Sebastian noticed her preparing to leave and offered his assistance. “Where are you going? I can arrange a ride for you p>
Yelena declined politely, saying, “No, thank you. I’m just meeting a friend at a cafe nearby. I’ll walk p>
“Alright then, if you need anything, just let me know p>
“Okay p>
Upon arriving at the cafe, Yelena found Austin already waiting. He was sitting by the window, his presence distinctly noticeable against the lively backdrop of the street.
Austin was dressed simply but stylishly in a white linen shirt paired with a turtleneck inside, and a camel wool coat hung casually over the back of his chair. The cozy atmosphere had him loosening a couple of shirt buttons, creating a look that was both relaxed and refined.
The hem of his shirt casually hung over his dark grey jeans. As he sat, the legs of his trousers clung slightly to his strong legs, emphasizing their definition. Today, Austin had left his hair more natural; his slightly overgrown bangs nearly covered his eyes, adding a softer edge to his usual sharp appearance.
Many passersby couldn’t help but glance his way, drawn by his allure. Yet, Austin seemed unaware of the attention, focused intently on his phone with a furrowed brow.
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Just then, Yelena’s phone vibrated with a new message from Austin.
“I’m here already. No rush, though; take your time p>
Yelena quickly texted back, saying, “I’ll be there in a minute.” Seeing Yelena’s message, Austin looked up instinctively and scanned the crowd outside. His eyes quickly locked onto Yelena.
As their gazes met, a mutual smile spread across their faces, warming the moment.
As Yelena pushed open the door, the gentle chime of the bell announced her arrival. Austin immediately stood and made his way to greet her.
The sunlight streaming through the entrance bathed Yelena in a warm glow, highlighting her natural beauty in a way that captivated Austin. Austin felt a flutter in his chest, his heartbeat accelerating.
“You said a minute, and you were spot on,” Austin said, attempting to break the ice.
Yelena offered a smile and responded, “I didn’t realize you were timing me. What would you have done if I were late p>
Austin, who was typically very punctual, made a light-hearted exception today. “I would have pretended I had just arrived too p>
“Good thing I wasn’t late, then. I wouldn’t have wanted to keep you waiting p>
Yelena looked around and noticed the cafe was unusually quiet. It was perfect, though, providing them with a peaceful setting for their meeting.
“What would you like to drink?” Austin asked softly.
“Mocha, please p>
As she spoke, Yelena pulled out a tablet from her bag and switched on the screen to display some design plans. “Mr. Barton, it is too big and p>