NovelEnglishChapter 1370 Chapter 1370: Throughout Kenji and Scarlette's entire visit, Caden's face remained frozen in a stony mask.
Alicia turned to him, concern in her voice. "What's troubling you?" "I can't put my finger on it," Caden replied, his expression unchanged.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"But the more I look at Kenji, the more he grates on my nerves." "Ah!" Alicia's eyes sparkled with knowing wisdom. “That's a sure sign they're destined for each other." "What sort of backwards reasoning is that?" Caden shot back. “You'll see, in time.” Since Kenji's departure for Warrington, his family had been dreaming of his return with Scarlette. Seeing them return together filled the Reed family with such joy that they could barely contain their elation. No sooner had Kenji and Scarlette crossed the threshold than Iker appeared with his wife in tow.
Iker's commanding presence immediately tamed Scarlette's usual vivacity. She addressed them both with formal politeness, "It's a pleasure to meet you." Cathleen's gentle smile accompanied her proffered gift.
Iker maintained careful propriety as he responded, "Likewise, Scarlette." “Iker, her surnis Ward,” Kenji cut in with calculated casualness.
Iker's eyes flickered toward his brother. "I know." "Then why address her as just Scarlette?" "I'm simply being cordial." "Hypocrite." "Kenji, have you lost your mind?" Scarlette hissed through clenched teeth.
Iker merely stroked Kenji's head. "Jealous little man." After dinner, Iker pulled Kenji aside, intent on sharing his romantic expertise about the proper way to court a young woman.
Kenji brushed off the advice with casual confidence. "Don't worry about it, Iker. I've got my own approach." Next page found at ga☐☐o"You're young and hotheaded," Iker countered. "One day, you'll understand what I'm saying." "Iker, mind if I speak candidly?" Iker sensed an impending barb but nodded. "Go ahead." Kenji delivered his blow without mercy. "I think Cathleen fell under your spell because she's loved you since childhood, not because of any particular charm on your part." "I welcsuch honesty," Iker replied, unruffled. "Please, continue." As their conversation unfolded, Scarlette huddled with Cathleen nearby, their heads close together in whispered consultation. Whatever Scarlette was asking seemed to give Cathleen pause, as Cathleen gestured meaningfully toward Iker.
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Scarlette's gaze shifted to Iker, her expression contemplative. Iker m settled beside Cathleen, and Scarlette leaned in to murmur something in his ear. Kenji's brow furrowed as he pulled out his phone to text Cathleen.
"What are you and Scarlette discussing?"
Despite having grown up close, Cathleen remained steadfast in her discretion. She texted back, "I promised Scarlette I'd keep it between us." Kenji asked, "Is she badmouthing me?" "Oh, she's done plenty of that already."
Kenji put down his phone, his attention drawn to Scarlette, stil earnestly y bent toward her, her face alight with curiosity. The sight stirred an unfamiliar unease within him. Kenji was irritated. What could Cathleen possibly have overlooked about Iker?
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