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Darren smiled again, but it seemed lighter and not like he was playing around. He seemed to be buying time without speaking immediately because he wanted to surprise his beloved.Text © owned by NôvelDrama.Org.
“Darren?” called Chloe, who was no longer patient and immersed in curiosity.
“My job transfer request has been approved.”
Those words Darren uttered shortly after Chloe called him. Chloe’s eyes widened as if she couldn’t believe what she heard.
Was what Darren said true? If it was, she was fortunate.
After the impromptu visit from Agatha and Robby, she felt a little lost. Adrianna also returned to New York City, leaving only Peni and Tia by her side. Darren’s presence in Beverly Hills was helpful, but she realized that his presence was only temporary.
If Darren could indeed work in Beverly Hills, he would stay there, accompanying and helping her and helping develop the cafe and heal the wounds in her heart that had not fully recovered.
Big news brought immense joy, leaving Chloe speechless with surprise.
But was this pleasing news? Chloe suddenly felt doubt creeping in, causing her to hesitate.
“Starting tomorrow, I’ll take care of my job transfer. I won’t need to travel back and forth if I miss you. I can see you anytime and spend more time together.” Darren spoke again, trying to reassure Chloe, who seemed unsure.
The news Darren brought felt like a dream, and Chloe was afraid that she would be disappointed later if she unthinkingly believed it. “You’re not lying, right?” she asked to confirm.
Darren nodded. “Do I look like the type of person who enjoys lying? Or is there a badge on my face that says I’m a liar?” He teased Chloe with his jokes.
Although it sounded dry, Darren’s jokes made Chloe laugh. Now Chloe truly believed that Darren would work in Beverly Hills. Regardless of the location of his practice, as long as they were in the same city, it was much better than living in different cities.
Chloe now appeared enthusiastic, a sweet smile blooming on her beautiful face. “You said the job transfer request wasn’t easy? You must have worked hard to make your wish come true.”
Darren nodded. “Yes, it wasn’t easy. I was still uncertain this morning, afraid my request would be rejected. But this afternoon, I received the news that my transfer request was approved. I checked it, got the confirmation, and came here immediately.”
Indeed, a few hours ago, Darren’s reaction wasn’t much different from Chloe’s now. He was also shocked and even flustered, doing things that were unnecessary and exhausting himself. After confirming that he could indeed transfer his practice to Beverly Hills, Darren immediately went to the cafe to meet Chloe and inform her.
Chloe now understood why Darren came with such a happy expression. Even when she was upset, Darren responded with a calm attitude.
“Are you happy?” Chloe asked, with a deeper meaning. She knew that the job transfer request was solely for her. Darren’s efforts to win her heart were not taken lightly; he did everything with utmost dedication.
Darren pursed his lips, prolonging the moment before answering Chloe’s question.
“Happy? I don’t know,” Darren’s response sounded ambiguous.
“I just want to warn you,” Darren’s gaze focused directly on Chloe’s eyes, making her feel awkward. “If you intend to get close to another man, it’s better to abandon them now. Because I won’t allow you to get close to another man.” Darren’s words were spoken with a somber tone. Through the eye contact between them, Chloe could sense the sincerity Darren possessed.
If it were any other woman who heard those words, she would undoubtedly throw herself at Darren without any hesitation. But this Chloe was the one listening. Her doubt grew even more substantial.
“When have I ever been close to another man? Have you ever seen it?” Chloe tried to divert her thoughts.
Darren shrugged. “That’s because I wasn’t here. That’s why, from now on, you have to be careful because I will visit you often. Anytime. No matter what time it is. If you get close to another man, I can kick him out so he won’t find you again.”
Chloe burst into laughter again at Darren’s words. “Possessive.”
“You need to be treated like that, Sa. I’m not ready to lose you.”
Chloe fell silent.
Darren himself wanted to say something he had been holding back. “I want to tell you that with my transfer here, I want us to be much closer. So that you can be sure that I can be a good husband to you, but, Chloe, I know you won’t want to discuss marriage. For the chance to be your husband, I will wait for you. Waiting is not easy, but for me, Chloe, it doesn’t matter. I will wait for you and stand by your side until the time comes,” Darren said in his heart while gazing intensely at the woman before him.
Chloe stopped laughing, moistening her lips, which were starting to feel dry, and then nodded. “Alright. Kick anyone who wants to play around with me. But if you’re the one playing around with me, I’ll be the one to kick you out of my life.”
Darren smiled widely and nodded. “Do whatever you want. But just that only my woman can do that to me.” With confidence, Darren wanted to convey that only Chloe was allowed and capable of treating him like that.