Chapter 136

Bethany met Silas' burning gaze but she looked away unnaturally. She shoveled a few mouthfuls of pasta into her mouth and tried to sound calm. "I got it." Then she changed the subject. "Do you have time to help me pick out a gift for Julian?" She was afraid he would misunderstand so she added immediately, "And for Jeremy and Evan too. We can pick them out together." Silas suddenly narrowed his eyes, the smile on his lips fading slightly. He dragged out his words meaningfully. "Oh, so everyone gets a gift except me? Shouldn't I be the one most deserving of your thanks?" Bethany felt a little embarrassed. "What do you want?" She had failed at giving him gifts several times, so she really did not dare to give Silas a gift again. The gloom between Silas' brows cleared instantly, and a faint smile reappeared on his lips. "Eat first. We'll go buy it together after you're done." The corners of his eyes lifted slightly. He smiled carelessly and enunciated every word. "As for the gif