Chapter 327

Chapter 327:

I opened my mouth wide, stunned.

Just as I was about to ask more questions, the vegetables slipped from my hands and scattered on the floor.

I immediately bent down to pick them up, and at the same time, Clayton also bent down.

Our hands brushed in mid-air, sending a jolt through me like a spark of electricity.

I froze, looking up bewildered, only to meet his golden gaze. Our eyes locked, and in that moment, it felt as though our heartbeats synchronized, each of us only aware of the other.

The air between us charged with romance. My breath was uneven as I reached for the scattered vegetables. Just then, Clayton grasped my hand firmly. His golden eyes glowed with warmth and depth.

Clayton’s voice was magnetic and laced with deep affection. “Makenna, I felt jealous when I saw other men also obsessed with you. If it’s possible, I wish you belonged only to me.”

His words washed over me like the warm rays of spring sun, seeping deep into my heart and quickening its pace. It felt like we were the only two people in existence.

My eyes shone with love, and Clayton’s eyes sparkled brighter than the stars above. We were feeling the same way. Drawn irresistibly to each other, we moved closer, nearly bridging the gap for a kiss.

But then, the sharp sound of something hitting the floor broke the intensifying atmosphere.

Makenna’s POV:

The loud noise echoed through the kitchen like a clap of thunder. Clayton and I were both startled, as if doused with ice-cold water. In an instant, we stepped away from each other, pretending as though nothing had happened.

“I didn’t hold it steady,” I stammered awkwardly, trying to explain myself to Clayton.

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Then, we both turned to the door at the same time, only to find Lily and Molly standing there.

Lily stood there in a daze, while Molly crouched down apologetically, gathering the fruit that had scattered across the floor one by one.

As she picked up the fruit, Molly murmured softly, “I’m really sorry about this. The basket just slipped right out of my hands.”

Clayton and I exchanged confused glances, and Lily quickly chimed in to explain, “I couldn’t find the way to the warehouse earlier, but luckily I ran into Molly. She kindly offered to take me there and even insisted on walking me back so I wouldn’t get lost again.”

Molly, setting the fruit down, smiled brightly at us and said, “Your Highness, Miss Dunn, sorry for the inconvenience.”

“Ahem…” I cleared my throat, feeling a bit awkward. “Molly, thanks a lot for helping. Lily just arrived at the palace, and she’s still unfamiliar with the layout.”

Molly gave a cheerful smile and replied, “It’s my pleasure.” Despite her having no reason to linger, Molly showed no signs of leaving. So, feeling the need to be polite, I asked, “We’re just about to make dinner. Would you like to stay and eat with us?” Surely she would decline with so many people already here, wouldn’t she?

To my surprise, Molly answered readily, “Okay, I’d love to.” I blinked, taken aback. Was she actually going to stay?

She had to know that we weren’t close enough to casually share a meal. And besides, she had once been one of Kristina’s followers.

But what shocked me even more was how she briskly walked into the kitchen, squeezing herself between Clayton and me as if she belonged there.

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