Chapter 881
Chapter 881:
Consequently, Yelena ordered a glass of warm milk for Bernice, who sipped it without protest.
This was a familiar scene; Yelena’s influence was strong, and not just on Bernice. Her entire circle tended to mimic her choices.
Had Yelena suggested they all switch to milk, they likely would have without hesitation.
Leaning forward, Yelena asked, “Okay, out with it. Why did you really want to meet today p>
Tessa and Erica glanced at each other, recognizing the futility of subtlety with Yelena. Straightforwardness was necessary; otherwise, they risked her irritation.
“Yelena, how did you manage to get engaged so suddenly? You weren’t dating anyone, so how did this fiancé appear out of the blue? Was this an arranged match by your family p>
“Is he perhaps not very appealing? Short, perhaps with a considerable belly, almost as if he’s pregnant, but wealthy p>
A smirk played on Yelena’s lips; clearly, Austin did not fit the unflattering image they painted.
Bernice chimed in defensively, “What are you implying? My future cousin-in-law is quite attractive p>
“Then what’s his reason for choosing Yelena p>
“Hey, what’s that supposed to mean?” Yelena snapped, tapping her glass sharply on the table as she fixed a glare on Erica. “Are you suggesting I’m undesirable p>
Erica chuckled nervously, backpedaling. “No, that’s not it. You’re just a bit… the keep-things-to-yourself type, which makes you seem inaccessible to most p>
“So, do you actually like him p>
Meanwhile, John noticed Yelena and her friends nearby. He was about to introduce Austin, but Austin restrained him, signaling not to approach.
John turned to Austin with a look of surprise. “Are you serious? Austin, since when did you get so superstitious? Do you honestly think an engaged couple meeting the day before their wedding is bad luck and will doom their future marriage p>
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Austin dismissed him with a roll of his eyes. “Just drop it p>
Austin couldn’t tear his eyes away from Yelena, his gaze unwavering. He even leaned in slightly, straining to catch every word that fell from Yelena’s lips.
Did Yelena truly care for him?
He just wanted to hear her say it.
Yelena, catching her friends’ curious looks, shrugged off their concerns as overblown.
Yelena spoke with composure. “I never would be with him if I didn’t truly care for him p>
Yelena was telling the truth. She never settled for anything—or anyone—that she didn’t like.
“So, you do have feelings for him!” Erica responded with surprise. Though Yelena had not explicitly confessed, the slight blush in her eyes gave her away to Erica.
A small grin appeared on Austin’s face as he turned to walk away.
John, catching up to Austin, asked, “Does that put your mind at ease?” Yelena’s subtle admission was apparent to any observant person.
Austin remained silent, prompting John to add, “It’s clear, isn’t it? She’d never commit to this if her heart wasn’t in it. Find comfort in that p>
Austin simply looked at John and asked, “You never stop talking, do you p>
John made a tsk sound and slipped away when he realized Austin was not going to engage further.