Chapter 990
Chapter 990:
Coulson had always been like a big brother, taking care of Yelena however he could. Yelena, now missing the underlying emotion in his voice, believed he was simply worried.
Yelena and Coulson left the restaurant, her stomach content but slightly overfilled from indulging in all her favorite dishes.
Coulson, noticing her overstuffed appearance, suggested warmly, “You’ve eaten quite a bit. How about we walk it off a bit p>
Agreeing, Yelena and Coulson began a leisurely stroll along the vibrant street, lit up by a cascade of lights and lined with shops displaying an array of colorful items. The area buzzed with the energy of passersby.
Their conversation drifted into nostalgia as they reminisced about humorous childhood escapades in the mountains, their laughter mingling with the night.
During their pleasant walk, a car whizzed by, splattering roadside puddles.
Coulson instinctively moved Yelena behind him, taking the brunt of the splash on himself.
Yelena, seeing his soaked coat, expressed her gratitude mixed with concern. “Coulson, you didn’t have to do that. Now look at your clothes p>
He replied with a carefree smile, “It’s fine, clothes will dry. I couldn’t let you get splashed. Oh, your shoelace is undone. Let me fix it p>
“No, I’ve got it p>
Before she could insist, he crouched and quickly tied her shoelace. The moment was quietly intimate, reflective of a bond that seemed deeper than what casual friends might share.
Just then, John drove past and spotted them.
He squinted, puzzled. Was that Yelena? And who was that man? They looked incredibly close. Could it be Austin?
Noticing the man wore a suit much like Austin’s favorite, John jumped to conclusions.
Impulsively, he grabbed his phone and texted Austin. “Bro, I thought you were tied up with work. Seems you’re out enjoying dinner with Yelena p>
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As soon as John hit send, he realized his mistake. The man standing wasn’t who he thought it was at all.
“Crap!” John muttered, desperately trying to retract the message.
He managed to do it just in time, but not before Austin saw a glimpse of the notification.
Austin, buried under paperwork in his office, felt a wave of anxiety as he spotted the retracted message.
He picked up his phone and called John immediately. “You saw Yelena? What’s going on? Explain this to me right now p>
Cornered, John explained everything he had seen.
Austin’s mood turned grim. Dropping the documents, he rushed out of the office, haunted by visions of Yelena and the stranger’s close interaction, stirring a turbulent mix of jealousy and unrest.
Meanwhile, Yelena and Coulson strolled on, enjoying the night. Coulson turned to her, his expression softening. “Yelena, I’ve decided. I’m not going back to Malyland p>
Startled, Yelena asked, “Not going back? But what about your career in Malyland p>
She knew Coulson had thrived in Malyland; returning would mean giving up many opportunities.
Coulson gazed at the moon, bright yet so distant.
“Some things matter more to me than my career p>