Chapter 897: An Invitation To A Dinner Party (part four)

"Mm!" Kevin hummed his affirmation out, without any explicit words. But just this single word answer was enough to delight Leena. She almost jumped in excitement when hearing his answer and knowing that he did miss her. However, she didn't want Kevin to know her actual thoughts yet, so before her next words came out, she soon adjusted her tone of voice and made it sound calm, trying very hard to cover her trace of excitement that came just a few seconds earlier.

"But you'll have to wait. I'll be back after a while," said Leena, her tone calm without too much emotion, successfully removing all the information that could be conveyed by tone. She didn't sound cold, just casual. As she wanted to surprise Kevin, she didn't tell him the truth that her graduation thesis had been passed and she would be standing in front of him this time tomorrow.

"How long is 'a while' exactly?" asked Kevin, frowning slightly as he was disappointed that she would not be coming back soon. So far, Leena had done a great job of hiding her feelings from him. He couldn't tell what she was thinking at all. He was on his way to the parking lot. Soldiers saluted him as he walked past, and since he was on the phone with Leena, he nodded to them politely to express his respect.

"Well, it's hard to say. Maybe just a couple of days, maybe a month, or maybe half a year," answered Leena, giggling to continue joking with him. How she wished she could see his expression when he heard her words. But deep inside her heart, she was so excited that she would see him soon and she couldn't help laughing happily in her head. It was a party featuring her happiness as the guest of honor.

Little girl, why not say a couple of years? Hmm?" replied Kevin, feeling helpless about her answer. He wanted an exact time that told him when she could be back, down to the day, or even the hour, if possible. He missed her a lot and wasn't afraid to show it. Arriving at his lot, he opened his car door, climbed in, threw his briefcase onto the passenger seat, and pulled the door shut. He did those so smoothly that they looked like one action.

"I'd say that but you wouldn't believe me, right? Besides, I don't want to stay here for a couple years. If I were to stay here for that long, you'd probably have a different wife and a child with her when I get back," said Leena. But the thought that he might have children with other women stung her and made her feel very uncomfortable. Her heart ached terribly even just thinking of it.

Yeah, so it's better that you finish your thesis as soon as possible. I'll be waiting for you at home," said Kevin expectantly. He would never know that Leena was so moved by his words that she almost cried for them. For Leena, "I'll be waiting for you at home" was more touching than "I love you".

Kevin, thank you. I have to go now. I'll call you later," Leena uttered quickly and hung up the phone as soon as her words were finished. She wouldn't want Kevin to hear her voice choked with tears. He would definitely ask her why, which was more embarrassing to explain than their joke about having sex again.

Leena, Leena…" said Kevin. But before his words could arrive, the phone had been hung up already. Looking at the screen go dark, he was confused by her reaction. A moment ago, she was still joking happily with him. What happened to her? Why would she end the call so quickly? Fine, he could never understand women and he would never guess the answer. He would call her again later when he arrived home from work.

Sighing slightly, Kevin slipped his cell phone into his pocket. But just before he could start his car, a beautiful figure blocked his way there. Standing in front of his car, the lady was smiling sweetly at him, her eyes locking intensively on him. It was Louisa Ye, the daughter of the Commander again. Kevin was not prepared for this, and was stunned for a moment. When he finally got his mind back, he found that he would have to get out of his car to face Louisa.

Miss Ye, are you here to pick up your father after work?" asked Kevin politely. Though she had asked him not to be so courteous, every time they met, he couldn't help keeping a certain distance from her.

"Kevin, I've told you before. I'm not Miss Ye, call me Louisa please. And don't forget again. Or I'll think you're doing it because you hate me," replied Louisa, pouting her mouth like a little girl.

Okay, I won't forget again. I think the Commander is still in his office. You could go upstairs and find him there," said Kevin. Though his words had come out, his mind was not present for Louisa. His thoughts were still lost in the phone call with Leena earlier.

No, I'm not here for him today. I came here because of you, Kevin. I received an invitation to a dinner party tonight. Could you accompany me to the party? I know it's short notice. As you know, well, I just came back, so I don't know where to find a partner in such a short time. I don't have any other choice and I could only come and ask for your help here. Besides, didn't you say you would treat me as your sister? Now your sister is in trouble, as a brother, you can't leave me alone like this, can you? Just save me once, just tonight please, " explained Louisa. She could see Kevin was a little absent-minded due to some unknown reason, so she needed to redirect his attention back on occasion.. Her words made sense to Kevin, which left him no chance to refuse her. But poor Kevin was now trapped in the dilemma set by Louisa. She had him right where she wanted him.