Chapter 612 What's Got Him So Nervous?
In due course, the car came to a halt before a restaurant, its passengers alighting and making their way inside. Evelyn, however, found herself pausing. She couldn't help but notice the unusual emptiness of the establishment at such an hour. The soft strains of piano music wafted towards her, and though she wasn't one to jump to conclusions, something felt amiss.She turned her gaze towards Kevin, a question lingering in her eyes. "Mentor, you didn't arrange this, did you?" Evelyn was uncertain. On one hand, she doubted Kevin would orchestrate such a scenario, but on the other, she couldn't fathom who else might be responsible.Kevin Marina, however, remained silent, guiding her towards a prepared table. As she took her seat, Evelyn's suspicions were confirmed. This was indeed Kevin's handiwork. But what was his motive? Kevin sat opposite her, his usual smile in place, betraying no signs of discomfort. Yet, upon closer scrutiny, Evelyn detected a faint trace of nervousness in his demeanor.Nervous? What could possibly have him on edge?The question flitted through her mind, only to be swiftly answered as Kevin broke his silence."Evelyn, I actually have something I want to discuss with you today," he began, his voice laced with a hint of anxiety.She remained silent, allowing him to proceed.Kevin's demeanor shifted, his face taking on a serious expression. "Evelyn, there's something I haven't disclosed to you," he admitted, his tension palpable."I... I like you!"The words seemed to stick in his throat for a moment before they tumbled out. A sense of relief washed over him, even as he anxiously sought Evelyn's reaction, hardly daring to meet her gaze.An eternity seemed to pass in silence. Evelyn remained quiet, her expression unreadable. Growing impatient, Kevin stole a glance at her, finding her calm gaze disconcertingly devoid of emotion."Evelyn, I..." Kevin began again, only to be interrupted by her. "Why do you like me?""Why?" The question took Kevin by surprise, leaving him momentarily speechless.He awkwardly ran a hand through his hair, resembling a flustered adolescent. "I can't really explain it. It's just that when I don't see you, I miss you, and when I do, I feel happy." His affection was pure, devoid of reason.Evelyn, however, remained skeptical. She studied him critically. "You've never indicated any romantic interest in me before. I've never seen even a hint of such feelings from you."They had both been apprentices under Mr. Smith, sharing a camaraderie during their time together. Yet, throughout those days, she was convinced that Kevin's feelings for her were purely platonic.What had changed?The only significant alteration was her recent elevation to the status of Lady of the Kyte family. It wasn't paranoia, but a realization she couldn't ignore."What are you implying, Evelyn?" Kevin's face darkened, picking up on the insinuation in her words.Unfazed by his reaction, Evelyn didn't hesitate to be more direct. "Are your feelings for me simply because I'm now the Lady of the Kyte family?""Do you believe I'm interested in the Kyte family's status?" Kevin shot back, his laughter tinged with irritation, his annoyance evident.Their conversation was charged with tension, a crossroads of emotions that hinted at more than just a budding romance."I'm not suggesting you covet the Kyte family," she replied, her gaze steady, piercing through Kevin's facade. "But it seems to me that in your heart, I only became worthy of your affection when I became Lady Kyte. Only then did you profess your feelings. What if I hadn't? Would you still confess your feelings today?" She saw through his machinations.Yet, she wasn't angry; she could comprehend his actions. In their social circle, it was a challenge to find someone you genuinely cared for who was also your equal.Kevin might have harbored some affection for her, but it was far from significant, which was why he had never confessed his feelings for her in the past.But now, circumstances had changed. Suddenly, she had the social standing to be considered his equal, and that's what had triggered this change in him.
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