Chapter 48: An Unexpected Visit(3 Bonous Updates for reaching powerstones milestone)

Her eyes locked with the familiar, yet not-so-familiar, piercing blue eyes. They held a sharpness that commanded attention, but beneath that was a flicker of warmth that felt oddly personal.

The face that accompanied those eyes was undeniably handsome, with sharp cheekbones and a chiseled jawline. Yet, there was something about him that made him fall short of the imposing, magnetic aura that most men possessed. His aura was warm gentle and approachable.

"Mr. Smith?" Alice frowned, her voice carrying a note of disbelief. "What are you doing here?"

The slight excitement she'd felt when she came to the door had evaporated, replaced by a cold wariness. Robert didn't miss the change. He had seen the sparkle in her eyes when the door first opened, only for it to dim as soon as she recognized him. It stung more than he cared to admit. Was his presence really so distasteful to her? He sighed inwardly, masking his disappointment with a composed smile.