hapter 112 Threa d , Laughter , and Something Unspoken She nodded .
Mr.
Brooker , thank you .
Felix looked at her and gave a faint smile .
When he wasnt smiling , he looked intensely serious , and his whole presence gave off a kind like the room shifted around him .
But when he smiled , it was like ice melting into spring Lauren caught herself staring , a little lost in the momem .
Finished f pressure- Meanwhile , in the kitchen , Kate , Anna , and Marilyn were pretending to be hard at work , but kept sneaking peeks into the living room .
Kates face lit up as she lowered her voice .
Look at those two .
Theyre so in sync .
Felix really has a soft spot for Laurie .
Anna nodded quickly .
Totally .
Mr.
Brookers usually all business , but with Ms.
Bennett , hes so much .
gentler .
The three of them kept pretending to fuss with dishes or clean , but every so often , theyd stick their heads out again , spying on Felix and Lauren with barely hidden curiosity .
And every time Lauren happened to glance their way , theyd instantly snap back to their tasks , acting like they hadnt just been caught eavesdropping Things between Felix and Lauren were relaxed , even cheerful .
If youre free right now , Mr.
Felix , we should go pick up some thread and needles , Lauren said .
The Queen of Blooms embroidery is almost finished , but it still take at least a month to complete .
I want to have it done in time for Grandmas birthday banquet .
Felix nodded , the corners of his mouth lifting into a warm , indulgent smile .
Whatever you say .
Lauren felt a little flustered .
She snuck a glance at him .
Seeing that his expression hadnt changed , she let out a quiet breath of relief .
Maybe Im just overthinking it .
The two of them stood up and headed for the door .
Watching them go , Kate clapped her hands together in delight though her hands barely met .
I knew Felix would like a girl as sweet as Lauren .
Look at them , off on a little date already .
Anna was beaming too .
Honestly , Ive never seen Mr.
Felix act this way around any woman before .
Marilyn , meanwhile , was genuinely happy for Lauren .
Ever since shed left the Bennett family , shed seemed lighter and more at case , like the weight she used to carry around had finally lifted .
Shes not drowning in sadness anymore .
Shes finally living .
Felix drove them into the city , the car gliding smoothly through traffic .
1/3 Chapter 112 Thread , Laughter , and Something Unspoken #Finished He parked , got out , and walked around to open Lauren door .
With a gentle hand , he shielded her head ast she stepped out .
Were here .
Lauren felt surprised again by how considerate he was and thanked him softly .
into the shop together .
The two of them walked The inside of House of Embroidery had an old world charm , the kind that instantly evoked a sense of history and craftsmanship .
Laurens eyes lit up at the sight of all the embroidery supplies .
There were rows of colorful threads , beautifully printed fabric , delicate needles , and finely made hoops- all arranged in perfect order .
She wandered toward the shelves and began carefully choosing what she needed .
Felix stayed just behind her , his gaze fixed on her the whole time .
Watching her so absorbed in what she loved brought a quiet warmth to his chest .
Lauren occasionally picked something up , examined it then placed it into her basket .
Felix waited without rushing her .
Every now and then , when she needed something from a higher shelf , hed step in to help her reach it .
After about thirty minutes , Lauren had everything she needed thread , needles , and more .
They checked out and stepped back into the sunshine , the golden light wrapping around them like a soft blanket .
But that quiet comfort shattered the moment a familiar voice rang out .
Well now , what a coincidence running into you here , Mr.
Brooker .
Felix looked up at the sound of the voice and saw Kenneth approaching , his steps measured and confident .
He was dressed in a perfectly tailored suit , a polite smile on his face but his eyes held something harder to read .
Though his words were aimed at Felix , his attention was fixed squarely on Laurens back .
The moment Lauren heard that voice , she froze .
Her hand instinctively clutched Felixs arm .
When she looked up , her eyes were filled with fear and uncase .
The color drained from her face , and a subtle tremble in through her body .
Felix , thinking back to the intel Josh had uncovered , immediately realized what had Lauren so frightened .
Kenneth kept walking closer , eyes narrowed , watching Lauren .
The more he looked , the more convinced he became this womans silhouette was just like Laurens ..
His suspicion grew with every step .
Still since he believed Lauren had no connection to Felix he didnt say her name right away He inst 283 Fri , Ma Chapter 112 Thread , Laughter , and Something Unspoken wanted a closer look , to confirm her identity .
4 Finished Felix noticed the shift in Kenneths gaze and frowned .
Without hesitation , he pulled Lauren into his arms , holding her close so her face was hidden against his chest .
Mr.
Kenneth , can I help you with something ? His voice was cool , almost indifferent .
Kenneth ignored the tone and stopped right in front of them .
Not at all .
Just saw you and figured Id say hello .
Then his gaze slid back to Lauren .
He raised a brow slightly , his voice casual but curious .
And who might this be ? 260 The Heiress Revived from the Ashes