Chapter 1799

The unspoken words hung in the air. Even Gale, sitting beside him, could see it clearly on Aurum's face. Ivy noticed it too. She wondered why Aurum seemed reluctant to speak to her. Was it because Gale was present, making it awkward to open up, or was it something else entirely? Ivy suppressed her thoughts and stopped her mind from wandering aimlessly. She felt off lately, different from her usual self. Perhaps it was because she had been single for too long. When she met Shawn, she felt her heart race, a slight flutter of excitement. Now, being around Aurum, her heart pounded even more fiercely. Shawn was someone she did not dare and absolutely could not fantasize about. But Aurum... he was single like her. Gale, both overtly and subtly, seemed to hint at the possibility of a match between them. Ivy could sense it. But did Aurum feel the same way? He seemed to show some interest, but Ivy was not entirely sure. She was afraid of overthinking things. While Ivy worried away, Gale d