Classic Novel
Chapter 117
Chapter 117
Caylie helped Emrys put on a shirt, even smoothing it out for him.
Emrys sighed. “You’re so thoughtful, Caylie. Your future husband is a lucky man.”
“What are you talking about? I still have some ways to go.”
Caylie’s cheeks flushed slightly pink before she smacked his waist hard.
Compared to Yelena, Caylie was sweet and reserved. When Emrys began teasing her, she would flush
pink in a manner he found adorable.
If he were honest, he found Cordelia like that, too.
However, Cordelia was more likely to disguise her true nature with her frigidness. Emrys did not dare RêAd lat𝙚St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only
tease her, for she might smack him in the head.
A moment later, the pair returned to the living room.
Penny scrutinized Emrys and turned to Cordelia. “I never knew you were living with a guy, Delia.”
“This is Emrys. He’s my younger brother.”
“Brother? We’ve been dorm mates for four years, and you never mentioned you have such a good–
looking younger brother! You kept that quiet, eh?”
Smiling, Cordelia explained, “Emrys was with us in the orphanage. Though we’re not related by blood,
we are closer than most actual siblings.”
“You’re not related?”
Penny froze. Suddenly, she leaned into Cordelia’s ear and whispered, “I’m not saying anything, Delia,
but though you are siblings, you are not biologically related. What if he pervs on you one day? It might
be dangerous for you girls.”
“I know Rys. I trust him.”
“I wouldn’t be so sure. Some people can hide it very well. Men, in particular, often think with their lower
half. It’ll be too late for remorse if something does happen.”
“Enough, Penny.”
Cordelia’s expression darkened. It was plain she did not wish to continue discussing that subject.
Penny gave an uncomfortable laugh and changed the topic abruptly. “You misunderstood me, Delia. I
meant to say you could… count me in.”
“What?”
Cordelia widened her eyes and gaped with disbelief.
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