Chapter 299

Eleanor gazed at Robert quietly, her voice soft and hesitant. "Bob... I’m not sure if I’m mistaken, but lately, you’ve been especially kind to me. So kind, that I feel... like you truly like me." She paused, her lips curving into an apologetic smile. "So, I wanted to ask..." her eyes softened, revealing a flicker of vulnerability. "You don’t have to answer right away, after all, this question... is a little embarrassing." "But when you’ve figured it out, you must tell me. Otherwise..." Just then— "I already know the answer." Robert’s lips curved into a rare, light smile, one that softened his cool, jade-like features. In that moment, he was breathtaking, like a star lighting up the night sky. Eleanor blinked, momentarily taken aback. "But..." His voice dropped to a gentle murmur, "...I can’t tell you yet." There was a warmth to his face, despite the pale hue of his skin. His gaze lingered on her, steady and bright, like the first blush of peach blossoms in spring. Even though his body