Arabella Vanderbilt comfortably closed her eyes, nestled in his embrace without moving.
"Not entirely sure. Ever since coming back, I haven't seen him."
Joel Russo said honestly; hiding this from her wouldn't serve any purpose.
Arabella Vanderbilt slowly opened her eyes partway, narrowing them slightly.
She lifted her head and looked at Joel Russo, a hint of confusion flashing in her dreamy gaze.
"You've been back all these days and haven't seen him even once?"
Joel Russo looked at her closely, noticing her puzzlement, but also seeing that her eyes had started to contemplate something.
Amusement flickered deep in his gaze—this little woman adjusted to situations remarkably fast.
He nodded lightly, "Mm."
Arabella Vanderbilt furrowed her brows, the flirtatious allure in her starry eyes gradually replaced by a sharp glimmer of intelligence.
Joel Russo gazed at her leisurely, his eyes brimming with unrestrained tenderness.
He was utterly smitten with every side of this woman.
