Chapter 684 - 676: I’ll Give You My Husband

Chapter 684: Chapter 676: I’ll Give You My Husband

It was late at night, and frankly, not very safe.

Leo Joyce was also looking around on both sides of the road as he walked.

Then, in front of a fried skewer stall,

Rory stared at the fried skewers, practically drooling. She excitedly grabbed Tiana Grayson’s arm with both hands. "Pretty lady, I never knew the Tridell Night Market was this much fun!"

"Pick whatever you want to eat."

"Okay! You’re the best, pretty lady! I love you so much! I’ve decided, I’m going to let you have my husband!" Rory said to Tiana with a wide grin, grabbing several skewers in both her left and right hands.

Tiana was once again taken aback by Rory’s mention of her "husband." "Rory, why do you call Leo Joyce your husband?"

"Leo is the most handsome man I’ve ever seen, and the most devoted! That’s why I want to marry a great man like Leo." ’Even though my dad is great too, he’s just too cold and not easy to get along with.’

’He’s handsome, I won’t deny that, but devoted? I don’t think so at all. No, that’s not right. Leo Joyce was indeed very devoted to Amelia Avery...’

At that thought, Tiana Grayson gave a self-deprecating smile.

Rory looked up as she ate and asked, "Pretty lady, do you like Leo too?"

"Me? How could I..."

"Huh? You don’t like Leo? Why don’t you like him, pretty lady? He’s so wonderful..."

Hearing this, Tiana Grayson looked down and said with a self-mocking laugh, "No matter how wonderful he is, he’ll never be mine. So why should I keep pining for him?"

Shirley Lockwood tilted her head in confusion and said, "What do you mean? Doesn’t Leo like... the most..."

Just then, Archie Lockwood’s anxious voice suddenly called out, "Tiana! Rory!"

"Dad, what took you guys so long!" Shirley Lockwood turned toward the voice and, upon seeing Archie Lockwood and Leo Joyce, pouted in dissatisfaction.

"It’s so crowded here. Why did you two run off so fast?" Archie Lockwood’s heart finally settled when he saw that Rory’s hands were full of food.

Shirley Lockwood waved the things in her hands and said with a smile, "Look, Dad, the pretty lady bought all of this for me."

Archie Lockwood gave a helpless smile and reached out to ruffle Rory’s hair. "Alright, don’t eat too much."

"I know, Dad." ’Even though I usually hate it when Dad messes up my hair, I’m in a good mood right now, so I’ll let it slide.’

"Let’s go."

Shirley Lockwood nodded and turned back to shout at Tiana Grayson, "Pretty lady, let’s go!"

"Oh..." she responded faintly, starting to walk after them.

Archie Lockwood and his daughter, Shirley Lockwood, walked ahead, while Leo Joyce deliberately stood in place and waited. Only when Tiana was about to reach his side did he turn and start walking.

She watched Leo Joyce’s back, her own steps unconsciously slowing.

Leo Joyce had been waiting for Tiana on purpose, so when he realized she wasn’t walking beside him, his handsome brows furrowed tightly. He turned around, somewhat displeased, not expecting to find Tiana watching him. Their eyes met instantly.

Tiana Grayson nervously averted her gaze and tried to quickly walk past him. But as she moved by, he reached out and grabbed her arm tightly. "Tiana, we need to talk."

"Talk about what?"

"About anything! Can you just please stop ignoring me like this?" ’I’d rather you yell at me or hit me. Anything is better than you not even bothering to acknowledge me.’

Tiana Grayson’s lips curled into a smile. "Mr. Joyce, I think you’re mistaken. After all, there’s nothing between us right now. If I acted too warmly toward you, wouldn’t people think I’m some shameless bitch desperately clinging to you?"