Chapter 490: When Did I Begin to Like You?


    Lily and Ryan finally settle on a high-end western restaurant with a membership system. There are no


    idle people there. This kind of environment is what Ryan needs.


    At seven o''clock in the evening, Lily goes into the booked private room with Adair. The waiter brings


    two sses of lemonade juice. Adair doesn''t like water and insists on juicetely. Lily follows his


    preference.


    "Mom, when will Ryane?" After waiting for less than five minutes, the boy can''t wait anymore and


    bes anxious.


    It''s been too long since theyst met, and Rex is not by their side. Though the kid doesn''t say anything,


    in his heart he yearns for someone to apany him.


    Lily caresses his little head and raises her wrist to look at the time. "Very soon."


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    Ryan is neverte. She hase a little earlier today on purpose to make sure they will meet on time.


    About a dozen minutester, the door of the private room is pushed open again from outside. A tall


    figure appears at the door.


    He''s wearing a formal suit, a champagne-colored silk scarf, and a pair of handmade ck leather


    shoes. He looks light, neat, and full of elite style.


    They haven''t seen each other for a while, but he still maintains his usual demeanor.


    "You''re here." Lily stands up and greets him. Before she can say more words, Adair jumps out.


    "Uncle Ryan!" He crashes into the man''s embrace intimately, his fleshy little arms wrapping around the


    man''s waist.


    Ryan cuddles Adair''s little body and says, "You''ve grown taller."


    Adair raises his head and blinks his big bright eyes. His face is filled with excitement as he looks at the


    man. His delicate voice is cute and shy. "Ryan, I miss you so much...."


    "I miss you too," Ryan replies straightforwardly.


    Lily looks at them and heaves a sigh of relief in her heart. On the way here, she''s worried that after


    such a long time and since Rex has reimed Adair as his son, the kid may feel a little embarrassed


    about Ryan. Now it seems she''s overthinking.


    Adair finally sees Ryan. His heart is solely on him, and he insists on sitting with him while eating. Ryan


    won''t refuse, of course. He has been spoiling Adair ever since the boy was young, it''s just he has never


    been this obvious.


    "Check the menu." He unbuttons his cuffs and hands the menu to her.


    Lily takes it over. She knows what he likes and orders a T-bone steak for him and two filets, one big for


    Ryan and one small for her and Adair. The other side dishes are already paired.


    The waiter leaves the room with the menu and the vibe bes more rxed.


    "How have you beentely?" The man''s voice is soft and gentle, his arms slightly bent, his elbows


    resting on the table. The muscles on his shoulders are all protruding, full of manliness.


    Lily''s gaze falls on his. From the moment she saw his subordinates, she knows Ryan has been aware


    of her misfortune during the past few days.


    This question is to tell her that although he knows everything and will protect her, he won''t interfere with


    her life.


    "Not bad." Lily understands and says casually.


    Ryan examines her small face. From the moment he entered the door, he can tell that she has lost


    quite a lot of weight. It must be too tiring to take care of the kid and run a shop while worrying about the


    man on the hospital bed.


    Ryan withdraws his gaze and hides his pity that is about to overflow from his eyes. "That''s good."


    "Ryan, how are you doing?" Adair doesn''t understand the subtle vibe between adults and simply cares


    about him.


    Ryan''s heart softened by his childish voice. "Great. I''m just a little lonely when I miss you."


    The boy tilts his head and offers a solution. "You cane to see me. I''ll be waiting for you!"


    Ryan feels warm and the corner of his lips curves. "I''ll stay for a while before leaving this time. I''ll take


    you out at the weekend."


    "Yeah!"


    The steaks are served quickly and the meal is in a warm vibe amidst the chirping sounds of the man


    and the boy. However, the two adults have talked much like they use to.


    After they pay the bill, Adair follows the restaurant manager to the children''s area to choose a souvenir,


    while Lily and Ryan stand side by side at the elevator entrance and wait.


    Ryan casts a nce aside. After hovering in his mouth over and over again, this bted greeting is


    finally out, "You''ve lost weight."


    Lily is caught in a trance. She looks at her reflection on the elevator door and doesn''t care. "It''s good to


    lose weight. It makes you look more energetic."


    Ryan frowns at her remarks. He asks her in a low voice, "Do you think you look energetic now?"


    Lily doesn''t say anything. She looks slightly uneasy. Anyone who sees her will probably feel upset.


    The vibe is a little awkward. Fortunately, Adaires over. They go underground to pick up the car.


    Ryan drives Lily and Adair back to the Imperial Vi. Before getting off, Adair has fallen asleep.


    Lily calls for Fanny to take the kid inside and doesn''t leave.


    Ryan looks at her in surprise, his gaze fixed on her slightly anxious face. "What''s wrong?"


    "You''ll stay for a while this time, won''t you?"


    "Yes." He nods, not wanting to hide anything.


    Lily bites her lips and asks hesitantly, "You know what happened to Rex, don''t you?"


    "Yes."


    The truth is, he not only knows but also has spoken to Rex. But he has promised that man that he


    won''t tell her anything.


    She smiles bitterly. The night wind blows like scattered sand. "Ryan, I seem to have troubled you


    again."


    She''s grateful that Ryan has apanied and helped her every time she and Rex had a fight. But


    she''s also aware of the man''s feelings for her. This is torture for him.


    Because he likes her, even if she''s with Rex, he''s still willing to protect her while Rex is away. No one


    can do as much as he does for her. She owes him too much.


    "Not only for you, but also for the kid. If this is what you want to say, then go in." The man takes out a


    pack of cigarettes from the drawer of the car. He tries to light it, but thinking of her, he throws it aside.


    He doesn''t want to hear words of appreciation from her. They''ll sound distant.


    Lily doesn''t say anything. To be exact, she doesn''t know what to say.


    The windows of the car are rolled down and the cold air in the car dissipates. The mild night wind


    outside blows in and warms up the cold vibe.


    "I''ve been thinkingtely." Ryan turns his head to look out of the window. He pauses for a moment


    before continuing. "When did I begin to like you?"