Chapter 86

Chapter 86

Chapter 23. Truths Beneath the Mask

Peaceful days went by. Adrian, buried once more under a storm of work, hadn't been able to see Arti for quite some time.

‘I never thought the day would come when I'd be waiting for an official engagement.’

Before long, the door opened.

“Are you all ready?”

“Yes!”

Arti stepped outside and saw Adrian waiting for her.

Matching her dress, Adrian wore a white formal suit that he rarely put on, and the sight of him was fresh and striking. Arti was in awe.

‘He looks good even in white. Honestly, that face is unfair.’

Adrian held out his hand as a matter of course.

When she only stared at it without taking it, Adrian frowned slightly.

‘I thought holding hands was fine by now. Was I wrong?’

It had been only a short while ago that he'd been content with how…