Chapter 234

"You're engaged? How come I haven't heard about this before?" Mu Shiyun asked, her voice laced with a calm grace that was her hallmark. Her serene smile didn't falter, but there was a subtle tension in her eyes, almost imperceptible, yet enough to hint at deeper emotions.

Adam was caught off guard. He had always admired Mu Shiyun's composure and grace, qualities that had drawn many to her, including, he suspected, himself. But now, he found himself wondering if she harbored feelings for him. Her eyes, slightly more luminous than usual, gave him pause.

"We just made it official," Adam said, striving to keep his voice even. He was acutely aware of the situation he had to maintain. He didn't want to hurt Mu Shiyun, who had become a friend, but he also couldn't afford to give her any false hope.

Mu Shiyun murmured, "She must be very beautiful."

Her words were soft, almost wistful, and Adam sensed the unspoken question behind them. Was she comparing herself to his fiancée? Was there a hin