NovelEnglishChapter 583
Cole's words struck a chord with Mila, frowning as she gazed silently at him. His stereotypical male response had truly unsettled her.
On the other hand, Phoebe sighed in relief, feeling sof her anger dissipate. However, she still felt conflicted, especially due to Cole's ambiguous attitude. Just as Phoebe was about to respond, Cole unexpectedly spoke up, "You've been my only girlfriend all along. There's no one else."
His declaration left Phoebe and Mila utterly stunned.
Mila frowned at Phoebe, her eyes silently questioning why their relationship had been kept under wraps.
Feeling increasingly wronged, Phoebe angrily demanded, "Cole, what are you talking about? When did I becyour girlfriend?"
Confused, Cole replied, "Haven't we always been together?"
Phoebe simmered with frustration, feeling utterly drained. Mustering a faint smile, she retorted, "Me... your girlfriend? How did that even cabout?"
Cole felt deeply wounded by her words. Growing increasingly frustrated, he insisted, "Aren't you going to acknowledge it?"
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"What exactly am I supposed to acknowledge?" Phoebe shot back, her exasperation mounting.
Cole felt a mix of hurt and confusion. "You talk todaily, sendmessages, call me. Sometimes, you stay up until the early hours just to video chat with me.
"You've accepted all the kindness I've offered and treasured the presents I've given you. When I showed you the new house I purchased for us to live in after marriage, you described it as beautiful and cozy. "You even lethold your hand when we crossed the road. Aren't we essentially in a relationship?"
Mila couldn't help but find amusement in the situation.
It seemed that Cole had been putting effort into their relationship for quite stime, yet Phoebe perceived their dynamic as ambiguous.
Each day, she hoped for him to confess his feelings, struggling with the uncertainty of their relationship.
Despite Cole's efforts to prepare for their future home, they still seemed to be on different pages.
Feeling a mix of anger and helplessness, Phoebe clenched her fists, saying, "But you never bothered to ask if I had feelings for you or if I wanted to be your girlfriend!"
Cole replied confidently, "I know you like me. Why else would you video chat withuntil late at night?"
Phoebe couldn't help but chuckle in frustration. "So, in your opinion, how long do you think we've been dating?"
"About six months," Cole replied.
"Who dates for half a year without even so much as kissing?" Phoebe retorted.
Cole's ears instantly turned red, casting a shy glance at Mila beside Phoebe.
Mila intervened tactfully, "You two should talk it out. I'm heading hto see my baby."
With that, she made her way toward the main complex.
Once Mila left, Cole hastily took a few steps forward, his gaze betraying his shyness.
With a nervous tone, he confessed, "I wanted to kiss you too, but you avoidedtwice, so I didn't dare to try again."
Phoebe pressed her lips together, feeling a flush creep up her cheeks.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmTaking a moment to compose herself, she said, "I'm truly at a loss for words! I didn't even realize we were in a relationship; I thought we I were still in the ambiguous phase.
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"It's not just your looks; it's your wonderful personality-kind, outgoing, and beautiful inside and out. Will you be my wife?"
Phoebe's cheeks flushed crimson, her disapproval evident as she replied, "Why are you talking about marriage so suddenly? Isn't that a bit too quick?"
"G-Girlfriend works too," Cole stuttered, his breath becoming more erratic. After saying this, he pressed his lips together and took a deep gulp. Phoebe's complexion tinged with a rosy hue, and a shy smile graced her lips as she glanced at Cole, her eyes gleaming with affection.
After a brief moment, she murmured, "Okay, letconsider it. I'll give you an answer once I've thought things over." With that, Phoebe pulled her hand back and stepped into the car. Starting the engine, she drove off toward the garage. Cole's anxiety surged as he watched Phoebe, feeling a sense of unease creeping in.
Despite dating for six months and even searching for a house together, it seemed that it had all been a figment of his hopeful imagination.
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