Chapter 574

Le Su pressed the start button on the washing machine and activated the dryer before stepping out into the living room. Outside, the winter landscape stretched bleakly, but inside, the temperature remained perfectly controlled. Just then, footsteps echoed from the second floor. Le Su looked up to see Victor, freshly showered, descending the stairs. He wore a black sweater paired with casual home pants, his usually immaculate dark hair now slightly damp and falling softly over his forehead, making him look at least five years younger. Le Su’s heart pounded uncontrollably, memories of that kiss flooding back, her cheeks flushing with warmth. Victor draped a coat over his wrist and handed it to her as he approached. "Put this on if you’re cold." She accepted it gratefully, wrapping it around herself. Without a word, he poured her a glass of warm water and passed it to her. "Thank you," Le Su murmured, genuinely touched by his thoughtfulness. "So, you really like him that much?" Victor set