BossNovelChapter 1869
| wasnt expecting to run into you here, Maxwell said to Ariana, wearing a smile.
Ariana, in stark contrast, kept her demeanor cold.
She gave a slight nod and said, Yes, its certainly unexpected.
Her gaze then flicked toward the woman next to Maxwell, narrowing slightly as though trying to piece something
together.
This is Elsie, my cousin, Maxwell quickly said, noticing Arianas gaze.
Ariana hadnt anticipated Maxwell introducing the woman beside him like that.
For a moment, she was taken aback but remained unconvinced.
Her eyes stayed fixed on him, scrutinizing him with a look of doubt.
After all, Maxwell and the woman had been standing close, their laughter and conversation carrying an air of
familiarity.
Their appearances were so complementary that they seemed like a perfect couple. Maxwell noticed the
skepticism in Arianas expression and quickly offered more clarification, saying, Look carefully at the two of us.
Dont you see the resemblance? Ariana studied their features more closely.
After a moment of comparison, she noticed ssimilarities and asked, Are you really not a couple? Shes just
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtmy cousin, Maxwell replied.
When she was younger, her health wasnt good, so she didnt go out much.
Among our relatives, she spent the most twith me, so we often had meals together.
Those rumors about a crush or fiancée are nothing more than baseless stories spread by the media.
At first, Ariana thought Maxwell might be lying, but the sincerity in his tone eventually swayed her.
She then inquired, Did you tell Sonia about this? I did, Maxwell replied, a trace of disappointment flickering
across his face.
But after she heard my words, she stomped on my foot and stormed off.
She said she didnt care about the matter and calleda liar, tellingto stop bothering her.
Understanding dawned on Ariana as she realized why Maxwell was so eager to clarify his relationship with his
cousin to her.
It was clear Sonia didnt believe him, and since Sonia trusted her, Maxwell hoped she could help clear things up
for him to Sonia.
But Ariana felt it wasnt her place to meddle in someone elses relationship.
She believed Maxwell should handle the matter himself.
Noticing his discouraged expression, she gave his shoulder a comforting pat, offering a few kind words to
encourage him while gently explaining Sonias reaction.
Maxwells expression brightened as he absorbed her words.
With renewed hope, he looked at her and said, So, based on what youre saying, Sonia is just jealous? And the
more tic her reaction, the more she cares about me? Well... | cant say for certain, Ariana replied.
Thats just the impression | got from observing her.
But dont give up.
| think if you keep showing her your sincerity, shell eventually believe you. After the conversation, Ariana and
Holden took the children to the amusement park.
Thanks to their VIP access, dedicated staff and cheerful costumed characters were already waiting at the
entrance to guide them inside.
Melon and Adele were quickly scooped up by the characters and taken to the merry-go-round, where they
laughed and played with delight.
Just then, a burst of cheers erupted from another section of the amusement park.
Standing just outside the merry-go-round, Ariana turned her gaze toward the commotion.
Her eyes landed on a woman dressed in white, covering her mouth in astonishment, tears of joy streaking her
cheeks.
Before her, a man knelt on one knee, holding up a ring box with trembling hands as he proposed.
The crowd erupted into applause as the woman nodded.
The man slid the ring onto her finger before they embraced each other and kissed.
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