Female Novel
Chapter 865: Making Do
Chapter 865: Making Do
"No need to change. There are no men's shoes at home," Sienna replied softly.
"Alright, as you say," Rex's lips curved into a joyful smile, although Sienna didn't catch sight of it.
He still held the takeout Sienna had ordered, and the two of them sat down on the sofa in the living
room. The TV was playing the variety show Sienna had been following recently.
When they were at the doorway earlier, they didn't feel awkward or embarrassed, but now that they
were sitting close on the sofa, they became aware of a slight uneasiness.
Sienna kept her head down in silence, and Rex took the initiative to speak, "Aren't you hungry? Let's
eat first!"
As he spoke, he reached out to open the takeout box. It was only a single portion, meant for Sienna.
He pushed the food in front of Sienna and nodded slightly, gesturing for her to start eating.
Sienna didn't immediately pick up her fork. Instead, she looked at him and asked, "Have you eaten?"
"I'm not hungry. You go ahead and eat, and I'll have some later, alright?"
He raised an eyebrow slightly, his handsome face showing a gentle expression.
Sienna nodded and then began eating with her chopsticks. She was indeed hungry, as she hadn't
eaten lunch. Recently, she had been staying at home all the time, mostly having two meals a day. Her
routine was completely reversed, and every day felt like aimless wandering. She hoped that by
emptying her mind and adjusting her emotions, she could figure things out.
Sienna ate quickly. Because Rex was here, she put down her fork after eating only half the food. Today,
she had ordered spicy chicken and sweet and sour pork, along with a soup and some vegetarian
dishes. She enjoyed eating spicy and sour food, and each dish suited her taste. If Rex weren't here,
she would have finished it all.
After setting down her utensils, she picked up a tissue and wiped her mouth before preparing to cover
the leftovers.
At that moment, Rex's voice broke the silence. He asked, "Are you full?"
"Yes."
Rex didn't say anything else. He picked up the fork and the takeout box without hesitation and started
eating.
Although everything was clean, and there was no mess from eating, Sienna was still taken aback by
his actions.
Sienna asked, "Why are you eating it?"
"Aren't you full? It's a waste to throw away what's left," he said, continuing to eat heartily. It took himnovelbin
less than half the time it took Sienna to finish.
After tidying up the food containers and throwing them in the trash, he picked up Sienna's glass and
drank half of the water.
After completing this, neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere remained quiet.
They sat quietly like that, aware of each other's presence only in this peaceful way, for who knew how
long. Eventually, the man's low and hoarse voice broke the silence, "Is there something you want to tell
me?"
Sienna pursed her lips, not knowing what to say.
She took a silent deep breath, her face showing a somewhat tentative expression as she looked at Rex
and asked softly, "Did you come to Flento just to deliver takeout to me?"
"Of course not. If I wanted to deliver takeout, I could have found a delivery person or a courier, right?
Why bother coming in person?" Rex's gaze was fixed on her, noticing her evasive eyes. He then asked,
"We haven't seen each other for only a few months. Have you become unfamiliar with me?"
"No."
"Are you sure?"
"I'm sure. I just haven't seen you in a long time, so I'm not sure how to face you. And..."
"And what?"
"And haven't we agreed that I would deal with things here first before going back to Hance? So why did
you come in person?" She arched an eyebrow, her eyes carrying a faint smile, her expression and
manner returning to her previous attitude towards him.
Seeing her familiar face, Rex couldn't help but smile too. He gently rubbed her hair and said softly, "If I
hadn't come, when were you planning to go back? Although we made an agreement, I never said I
absolutely wouldn't come to find you, did I?"
"You didn't say that?" Sienna asked flatly, almost repeating word for word what he had promised her.
But Rex insisted, "I didn't say it. I tend to forget things easily, so I don't really remember what I said. Do
you remember?"
He raised an eyebrow, projecting an air of not acknowledging it, challenging Sienna to see what she
could do.
Sienna was overwhelmed by his shamelessness, and she chuckled lightly. She said, "Alright, you didn't
say it, so it must have been me. Is that satisfactory?"
Rex squinted his eyes, looking at Sienna, and asked, "So now you need to go to work as well. Why are
you still staying here? When do you plan to leave with me?"
At the mention of leaving, Sienna's expression grew somber. Her tone turned mellow as she said, "I... I
still don't know. There are some things I haven't sorted out yet."
"What things?"
"I don't want to talk about it."
"Sienna, now that I'm here, do you think you can still keep things from me?" Rex's tone grew serious,
his expression revealing a hint of indifference. He said, "Are you unable to tell me what's going on? Is
Mario still unwilling to let you go? Or is he demanding anything from you to completely leave the King
family?"
Rex's words carried an accusatory tone, but it wasn't directed at Sienna.
After he finished speaking, his face turned cold.
Such a Rex was something Sienna had rarely seen. Last time she saw him like this was when he
threatened to keep her around.
Sienna, unafraid of him, took the initiative to move closer to him, tilting her head and burying herself in
his embrace.
Resting against his chest, she spoke softly, "Why are you being so harsh? I never said I wouldn't go
with you. What's the rush? Hmm?"
Sienna's actions gradually calmed Rex's emotions. He raised his hand and gently held her waist. "I'm
not being harsh, I just don't want you to continue delaying."
"Give me a few more days, alright? If you hadn't come, I was planning to take care of a few things a
few more days. Since you're here, I'll finish it in advance. Is that okay? Are you satisfied?"
She looked up at him, her expression expecting praise and approval, as if to tell him to hurry up and
compliment her.
Rex smiled helplessly, gently ruffled her hair, and said softly, "Satisfied."
Afterward, they didn't discuss the topic further. Sienna stayed with Rex on the sofa for a while to let him
rest. They sat quietly, leaning against each other. Only in this way could they truly feel each other's
presence.
After an unknown amount of time, it was already past ten in the evening.
Sienna accompanied Rex to a nearby street known for its late-night snacks.
This area was filled with local specialties of Flento, and Rex rarely came to such places.
Sienna introduced, "I used to come here often with Cami. This place was our world. Welcome, Mr.
Ward."
Rex gave a faint smile, holding her hand, satisfied with the nickname. "Then show me around and let
me try everything. This street won't only be a memory for you and Camille anymore. That way, I'll be
more satisfied."
"Are you really comparing yourself to Camille? She holds a special place in my heart, so I advise you
not to compare yourself to her easily. I'm afraid you'll be disappointed," Sienna teased playfully,
deliberately trying to make Rex jealous.
Rex said, "I'm not comparing myself. But I will strive to surpass her position in your heart. You can rest
assured I won't let you down."
"Then, good luck!" Sienna smiled lightly, taking him to her favorite skewered food stall. Rex rarely ate
this kind of food, so he just tasted a bit before moving on to the next stall. They ate and drank along the
way, buying quite a few small portions that were just enough for both of them.
After eating and drinking their fill, it was already late.
Once they were back in the car, Sienna asked, "Where are you staying?"
"I just arrived in Flento today and haven't arranged a hotel yet. I thought you would accommodate me.
If you find it inconvenient, I can rough it out in the car for a night."