Chapter 251: If Anything Happens

The next day, Lina woke up bright and early. She was frightened to open her eyes and look into Kaden's first thing in the morning. He was watching her like a hawk. She screamed. He had rolled his eyes. After reassuring her that he had only just woken up, the two got ready for their morning. 

When Lina was preparing to leave her house, the sun had barely risen. There was still a haze in the air, the sky a dark blue. She was dressed more modestly than usual, showcasing a long silky emerald dress with puffed princess sleeves and white heels. Slipping on her pearl earrings whilst walking down the staircase, she caught his curious stare.

"Where are you headed to?" Kaden asked, their eyes locking for a brief second. Finishing with her earrings, she handed him strings of tiny pearls that formed an elegant necklace.

"Please?"