His Untamed Rose novel Chapter 28

As soon as Minka finished checking on the dishes simmering on the stove, she rushed back out and scolded Yadiel lightly. “Honestly, you get less polite the older you get. How could you let a guest stand outside talking? Invite him in already!”

Yadiel just offered a faint smile and stepped aside, gesturing with a courteous hand. “Please, Mr. Royce.”

Cedric gave him a polite nod before stepping into the house.

Though their exchange was civil on the surface, there was an undercurrent of tension—politeness masking an unspoken rivalry.

Lumina watched from the side, barely daring to breathe. She reached behind and pinched Yadiel’s arm, quietly signaling him to ease up and not let his hostility show so blatantly.

Yadiel glanced at her, then at the two paper bags in her hands, and finally allowed himself a real smile. “Isn’t this the popcorn chicken we used to eat as kids?”

“Yeah, I picked up two bags on the way here—one for you.” Lumina handed him a bag.

Yadiel ruffled her hair fondly. “Some things never change. You’re still like a little kid. If my mom sees you, she’ll say you’re always snacking.”

As Cedric was changing his shoes, he caught sight of the two of them, heads close together, chatting quietly. For a moment, Lumina’s face lit up with a genuine, easy smile—a look he realized she’d never worn around him.

His expression darkened. Just as he turned away, a massive golden blur suddenly lunged at him!

Reacting quickly, Cedric stepped back and saw what it was—a huge golden retriever, its coat glossy and eyes bright as marbles, tongue lolling happily as it stared up at him.

Cedric glanced at the blue collar around its neck and let a smile slip.

“Roundy.”

The last time he’d seen the dog was when he’d just met Lumina. He’d chipped in to save it, spending a short while with the pup at the animal hospital.

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