Hiding the Twins from Their Billionaire Father by Pixie

S3 127. As Sweet As Chocolate

Ava’s eyebrows rose high. Her blinking implied embarrassment. “Why did you ask that? Isn't what's important

now that we're together?”

Jeremy shook his head slightly. “I already admitted when | started paying attention to you. Now it’s your turn. If

you don’t want to, then obviously, you were the one who noticedfirst.”

Ava let out a small laugh. “Your confidence hasn't changed, hmm?”

“It actually increased because you were willing to accept me. So, when? Was it the first twe passed each

other in the hallway?”

“The first t| saw you?” Ava took a quick breath. “Of course not.”

“But you secretly glanced at me.”

“That's because | thought you were their bodyguard. | had to be wary of you. At that time, we were enemies,

remember?”

Jeremy narrowed his eyes. “And then? Was it when | captured yo

Ava shook her head. “At that time, | was annoyed to death with yo Even to the point where | had to stay at your

house, | still thought yo were annoying.”

“On New Year's?”

Ava pursed her lips. “I'm still annoyed with you too.”

“You glanced atin the gazebo.”

“That's because you were secretly looking atcynically. | noticed it. Your eyes were hot.”

“But that night, you held my hand.”

Ava’s eyes widened. “I did?”

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“When your mother just woke up, you told her the holding my hand. Did you forget?”

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Ava grimaced. “It must be a reflex from being too happy. It doesn’t mean anything.”

Jeremy's lips moved forward. “So when did you start paying attention to me?” His tone was heavy, as if weighed

down by disappointment. Ava let out a laugh at that.

“I think | started to be interested in you when we took your

grandmother to the airport.”

Jeremy's eyebrows pressed against his forehead, not expecting it. What happened at that time?”

Ava shrugged. Her lips curved gracefully. “I feel like | found myself in you. And to be honest, I'm a little jealous

and touched to see you

reconcile with your grandmother.”

Jeremy blinked stiffly. “Are you interested or feeling sorry?”

“Maybe both?” Ava joked.

Jeremy wore a disappointed look. Then, | have to thank Grand She made you feel sorry for me. Otherwise, |

might have escaped yo

notice.”

“Yes, do it. Who knows, your relationship might get even closer.”

After the waiter cwith the dishes, Jeremy painstakingly took care of Ava. He spread a napkin across her lap,

tell her which spoon to use, and make sure food stains didn’t stain her lips.

Their laughter occasionally floated lightly. Jeremy and Ava kept their eyes wide, amazed by the information they

were exchanging.

“Are you serious?” Ava covered her mouth as she chewed the last bite of the main course. “No one would believe

that your favorite food is

chocolate.”

“What's the harm? Chocolate is delicious.” Jeremy raised his hands

with widened eyes. “And the ingredients in it make us relax.”

“Yes, but it doesn’t suit your physical appearance and character. You're too fierce to carry chocolate candy

everywhere.”

Jeremy blinked stiffly. “I always have it ready in the car.”

“Yes, | know. | saw it in the drawer. | thought it belonged to Louis or Emily.” Ava’s voice sounded lighter between

laughs. She didn’t realize that Jeremy’s expression was starting to becclouded with doubt.

“So, you seriously don’t like chocolate?”

Ava calmed her amusement. “Yes, chocolate is too sweet for me. But if chocolate is bitter, maybe I like it.”

Hearing that, Jeremy's shoulders regained strength. His eyes turned bright. “Actually, our dessert is chocolate. |

was afraid that tonight would be ruined because of the wrong menu choice. But it was dark chocolate. You don’t

mind, right?”

Ava'’s cheerfulness instantly disappeared. She just realized that Jeremy was worried because of her joke.

“You don’t need to worry, Jeremy. | eat everything. It’s not that | hate chocolate. It’s just that it's not at the top of

my list of favorite foods.”

Jeremy nodded lightly. “Yeah, | know. Apples are number one. But especially for tonight, | hope you can put

chocolate on the top

top.”

Ava’s lips curved again. “Indeed, what chocolate did you order?”

Jeremy raised his right hand. Two waiters rushed to take away the empty plates then another cwith a large

chocolate ball that almost filled the whole plate. The sprinkle of strawberry slices around it looks like rose petals

at first glance.

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“Wow, this is very beautiful! But why is there only one? Do we have to share?” Ava raised an eyebrow.

Jeremy lifted the corner of his lips. “This is a special chocolate ball. There is only one in the world. Pour this hot

chocolate on it. Later the ball will melt and show what's inside.”

Ava watched the brown ball, nodding. “It must have been difficult to make. It's natural for you to call it special.”

“Con,” Jeremy handed Ava the cup, “pour it now. It's going to get

cold.”

Ava nodded casually. “What's in it? Is it ice cream?”

“Just do it then you'll know. Pout it right at the top, slowly, but don’t let it spill onto the inside. Just melt the

dome.”

Ava chuckled. “Okay. The twins should see this. | think they’ll be happy. Or have they already try it themselves?”

“The one they poured on is different from this one,” Jeremy whispered. Then, he carefully watched the chocolate

start to melt.

As the hole began to widen, Jeremy's heartbeat crawled up his throat. He had to take a deep breath to maintain

his expression. Ava didn’t

realize his nervousness.

“Look! The chocolate ball is melting. It’s so pretty and fun. Oh?”

Ava froze as her eyes accidentally crossed the inside of the ball. Not only was the ice cream there, but also a

sparkling diamond reflecting the light.

“Jeremy?” She gripped his arm, but her eyes remained fixed on the transparent stone.

“You prepared this for me?” Ava turned around with teary eyes.

Witnessing her emotion, Jeremy's smile becperfect. “Yeah. Is it too cute?”

Ava let out a sigh of disbelief. Her lips trembled out of the turmoil in her heart. “You've bought a lot of things for