Free Web NovelChapter 719: Chapter 690: Love in a Parallel Universe [012]
Late October in London is a bit chilly, with night temperatures below ten degrees. Sienna Thorne wrapped her thin wool coat tightly around her, following behind Simon Forrester.
The night wind on her face was quite cold, but seeing the tall figure walking ahead instantly warmed her heart. freewёbnoνel.com
Simon Forrester gave her a reassuring feeling.
He was a man who gave a sense of security.
The street was quite quiet, with most shops closed, except for a few 24-hour coffee shops or bars.
Simon Forrester chose the nearest coffee shop to the hotel, opened the door with one hand, and let Sienna in first.
The two of them found a booth by the window and sat down.
The waiter came over to take the order. Simon ordered an Americano for himself, then asked her, "What would you like to drink?"
"I..." She was a bit shy and said softly, "Milk..."
Simon ordered a warm milk for her.
Sitting in front of Simon drinking coffee, she felt like a child drinking milk, and after the waiter left, she explained with a blush, "My stomach’s a bit upset today."
Simon smiled, "Yes, when your stomach’s upset, you shouldn’t drink coffee."
Seeing him willing to talk more, she thought he was in a good mood and asked, "Aren’t you afraid that drinking coffee at night will keep you awake?"
"I have work in the evening, need to stay alert."
"That’s tough, take care to rest."
"Okay."
The atmosphere fell into silence again.
After a while, the waiter brought over the coffee and milk.
She held the warm milk cup in both hands, sipping it slowly.
Simon drank his coffee, glanced out the window at the passing pedestrians, put down his cup, and turned his gaze to her, "The main reason I asked you out was to ask how the child is doing."
"Old Wang’s son?"
"Yes."
"He completed the bone marrow transplant at the end of last month and is currently undergoing the first stage of chemotherapy."
Simon nodded, took a small sip of coffee, and looked at the girl sitting in front of him through the white mist.
"If there are any difficulties with the subsequent medical fee applications, feel free to tell me." He said while taking out a deep space gray business card from his coat pocket and handing it to her.
"Thank you." She received it with both hands, holding it in her hand.
"You’re welcome."
She hesitated for a while, finally plucking up the courage to ask the question that had been on her mind for over two months: "May I ask you a question?"
"Please go ahead."
"Why are you helping that child?"
She hadn’t said everything, but he understood her meaning.
He chuckled, stirring his coffee with his long, fair fingers, gazing at her, "Because your attitude moved me."
Attitude?
She suddenly remembered her rudeness to him that day and wished she could dig a hole and crawl into it.
It was an embarrassing incident she hadn’t wanted to face, but now that it was brought up, she still wanted to apologize again.
"Mr. Forrester, I’m really sorry for that day, I shouldn’t have spoken to you like that, I’m truly sorry!" She clutched his business card, stood up, and bowed to him.
He laughed, "It’s alright, don’t be nervous."
She smiled, sat back down, and continued to drink her milk. As she put down the cup, a little bit of white milk stain stuck to the corner of her lips.
His gaze deepened, he coughed lightly, and took a sip of coffee.
The girl murmured apologetically, "That day, I even asked if you had a son, I’m really embarrassed."
After a few seconds of silence, he replied in a low voice, "I don’t have a son."
Her heart skipped a beat, her mind felt like it was on fire, and she blurted out, "Then do you have a girlfriend?"
"..."
The atmosphere fell into an awkward silence once again. freeωebnovēl.c૦m
Sienna wanted to bite off her tongue, she really wanted to bite it off this time!
Her heart was pounding wildly, her face flushed from her neck to her ears, and then to her cheeks.
She wished she could die!
"No." He smiled, "What about you?"
She looked at him in surprise.
He doesn’t have a girlfriend!
He’s single!!!
Sienna no longer wanted to die; she wanted to dance on the spot!!!
The girl slightly lowered her head, her plump cheeks red like a delicious strawberry.
"I don’t either..."
A playful glint flashed in the man’s eyes, "How old are you this year?"
"26."
"Doesn’t look like it," he smiled with an indiscernible meaning and casually asked, "How long have you been practicing as a lawyer?"
She felt a bit embarrassed, "Three months..."
He nodded knowingly.
Seeing the atmosphere about to return to silence, Sienna didn’t want their conversation tonight to end abruptly here, and was also worried he might mistakenly think she was a failure who took years to pass the bar, so she bravely explained, "I went to study abroad in the United States after my undergraduate degree and only returned in June this year, so my practice time is relatively short."
He asked, "JSD?"
"Yes."
He smiled, glanced at his watch, "It’s getting late, I’ll walk you back."
"Okay."
The man pulled out his wallet from the pocket inside his coat. Sienna suddenly remembered that she should be the one to pay for the coffee, and quickly took out her small wallet, "Mr. Forrester, let me treat you to the coffee."
While she was looking down to find cash, Simon had already placed a British Pound note under the coffee cup.
After she took out the money and tried to return his, he smiled and stopped her, "You can treat me next time."
Which meant there would be a next time.
She realized what he meant, blushing again.
The two of them walked out of the coffee shop one after the other.
She walked ahead, he behind. They hadn’t walked a few steps when he caught up with her, walking side by side, deliberately slowing his pace to match hers.
They walked a while in the direction of the hotel, the late autumn evening breeze stinging their faces.
Sienna looked up at the starry sky, wondering if it would be good weather tomorrow.
"How long will you be staying in London?" Simon asked.
Sienna came back to her senses and smiled, "I don’t know, if things go smoothly I’ll head back early, if not, it might take a bit longer, what about you?"
"About three to five days."
She felt a little disappointed hearing this, but braced herself and said, "I hope I can go back soon too!"
"Remember to treat me to coffee when we get back."
"Sure."
Her lips curled into a smile, and her mood lifted again.
.
The coffee shop was only about five hundred meters from the hotel in a straight line, but Sienna felt like they had walked for half a lifetime. She even thought of names for their children.
She smiled all the way, her cheeks red from shyness and excitement.
Simon escorted her back to her room.
The corridors in the guest room area were carpeted thickly, very quiet.
Standing at the door to her room, she smiled at him, cheeks flushed, "I’m going in, don’t work too late, get some rest soon."
"Okay."
He looked down at her, and under the dim light, she thought she saw a hint of tenderness.
"If your stomach still feels uncomfortable tonight, give me a call."
She blushed again, softly replied, "Okay," and gestured to the door behind her, "Then I’m going in, alright?"
"Go ahead."
Before the door closed, she saw his eyes curve into a smile, the corners of his lips slightly lifted, smiling very tenderly.
That night, Sienna had a dream.
In a seaside villa where she could hear the sound of waves, Simon held her gently...
The dream was so vivid that when she woke up the next morning, she remembered every detail, remembered the warmth of Simon holding her, and the enchanting scent in his embrace.
