Chapter 654 Emotions Can Be
Cultivated “Going home?”
Helená looked puzzled. “Is there anything wrong with that?” Joe smiled. “Nothing.”
“Well, let’s go then.” Helena, hooking her arm in Joe’s, began to stride towards the main entrance. Joe was
somewhat at a loss for a moment. “Helena, you…”
know what you want to ask,” Helena interrupted, looking up at him. “But before that, you have to answer a few of
my questions.” Joe nodded. “You don’t have a girlfriend, do you?” “No.” “How about a special someone?”
“No.”
“Really? You’re not lying to me?” Helena asked for confirmation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJoe answered definitively, “No, I swear.” No need for oath, I trust you,’ Helena beamed at him.
“Now it’s my turn to answer your questions.” With her arm still hooked in his, Helena leaned naturally against Joe.
“The answer is quite simple. Your brother, Lincoln, is in love, and he would give up everything for her.
“I must admit, I’m envious of that woman, but for me, Lincoln is not a good marriage prospect.
“I’ve always believed that love can be cultivated slowly, but only if there’s no one else in your heart. “So, instead of
choosing Lincoln, I choose you.
“I believe you will come to like me!” Listening to Helena’s answers, Joe couldn’t help but admire her more.
This woman was insightful. He held the small hand that was hooked in his arm, their fingers interlocking. Helena
looked at him, surprised. Joe’s firm voice rang out. “Let’s start cultivating from now on.” Looking at their interlaced
fingers, Helena’s cheeks flushed.
They were about to leave together when Marcus rushed in hurriedly! He nearly collided with Helena, if it weren’t for
Joe’s timely protection.
“What’s happened?” Joe asked quickly. Upon seeing Joe, Marcus did not intend to hide anything. “Something’s
happened! Archie has run off!” “What?” Early the next morning.
Theodore looked pleased, thinking that everything went according to plan last night and Lincoln would have to
marry his daughter.
But who would have guessed that during breakfast, other than the disdainful glances from Scarlet, there were looks
of surprise and confusion from Stephen.
Zayla showed no reaction throughout, not even glancing at Lincoln. This was worrisome for Theodore. How come
there were no signs of reconciliation between the two? They didn’t even seem to.., want to communicate? Did
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nothing happen last night? Was Lincoln not up to it?
Theodore gave Lincoln several doubtful glances. The man was at least 6.3 feet tall with a body that left nothing to
be desired.
Was he all show and no substance? “Zayla, what are your plans for today?” Stephen asked as he placed a fried egg
in Zayla’s bowl.
Zayla picked up her phone, typed a few words, and showed him: [Going to check on the progress at the studio.] “Do
you want me to drive you?” Zayla nodded, smiling.
Lincoln sat next to her, but she did not give him a single glance. But only Zayla knew that his presence made her
unable to concentrate even on her breakfast.
She ate sporadically, while Scarlet kept insisting that she wasn’t eating enough and should eat more. In the end,
there was too much food on her plate.
She looked at Scarlet helplessly, shaking her head repeatedly. She really couldn’t finish all the food.