William gave them a brief goodbye, saying he would make sure Rex was brought back to the stable by his sister and that he'd meet them again for dinner.
Once the siblings were gone, Bei Sangyun glanced at Fei Chuan, testing the waters.
"You and Melanie… seem close."
Bei Sangyun was perceptive—especially when it came to anything related to Fei Chuan.
Melanie's parting words had carried a hint of double meaning. Something must have happened between them recently. From William's tense posture, Fei Chuan's distant demeanor, and Melanie's awkwardness, Bei Sangyun could easily piece things together.
Fei Chuan stiffened slightly. He had no romantic feelings for Melanie, but she had once confessed to him. For a moment, he was flustered. Should he tell Bei Sangyun? He wanted to be honest—but what if it caused a fight?
Besides, it seemed like Melanie had already moved on.
He was torn. Should he keep it to himself or explain?
