Xylia was carried all the way to the car by Joshua.
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Josie and Sheryl looked at her with mischievous smiles, both shamelessly cupping their hands in front of their chests to tease her from afar.
Xylia was overwhelmed by shame and anger, yearning tond a punch on the culprit holding her with one punch.
After getting into the car, Xylia turned her head and looked at Joshua with a serious expression.
“You are not permitted to behave like this in front of others again.”
“Otherwise?”
Joshua feigned confusion and said, “I just carried you down. Wasn’t your foot injured?”
“My foot injury is no longer a problem. I can walk a little now.”
Xylia looked at Joshua’s innocent expression and realized that it was impossible to exin this to him.
She said, “They always joke about my rtionship with you. Aren’t you just handing them gossip?”
Joshua’s dark eyes were deep as he moved around the central console and leaned toward Xylia.
Xylia instinctively stepped back defensively.
“What are you doing?”
Joshua reached out with his long arm, pulled her seatbelt over, and fastened it for her. Then, cing hisrge hand on the back of her head, he leaned in and kissed the corner of her lips.
He said, “Don’t forget, our rtionship is set in stone now. You are now my girlfriend, so no matter how much they gossip, there is nothing left for them to specte about.”
Xylia suddenly realized.
That made sense. They had already confirmed their rtionship, so it didn’t really count as gossip anymore.
However, she did not want to appear inferior in front of Joshua. She pushed his head, making him return to his seat.
“Why are you always kissing me?”
Her delicate, unintentional shyness made Joshua’s heart swell, and his smile grew even brighter.
He took Xylia’s hand, as if to release the emotions he had suppressed for years.
“Please understand, I have waited a long time for this day.”
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Xylia’splexion flushed faintly.
Although she had previously considered Joshua to be assertive, she had not thought of him as thick–skinned.
Joshua took her to a Datonese restaurant with an ancient charm.
It was simr to Caperson Bistro in Jupiton.
However,pared to Caperson Bistro, this location is more refined and tranquil.
“Is this restaurant also under Garcia Group?”
The two entered hand in hand, and the waiter guided them to their reserved seat.
Joshua was originally thinking about Xylia’s injury and intended to carry her inside when getting out of the
car.
He was forcefully stopped by Xylia.
She was easily embarrassed and did not wish to be the center of attention in public.
Joshua did not insist.
He was in an exceptionally good mood today.
After hanging up several concerned calls from Eliza, the phone was set to silent mode.
No one should even think about disturbing him today.
Joshua reserved a private room well in advance. The room is located at an excellent spot on the top floor.
Norhill was aze with lights at night.
The Sylverian River, flowing through Norhill, was illuminated by neon lights from both banks. The reflected glow brightened its shores even further.
The table was ced by the window. On the square dining table sat fresh and beautiful roses.
The music in the private room was a popr light tune, with soft notes dancing in the air and creating a romantic atmosphere between the two lovers.
Joshua handed the menu to Xylia.
“See what you’d like to eat.”
Recently, Xylia’s four brothers imposed dietary restrictions on her. Although there were many foods she was allowed to eat, spicy and strongly vored dishes were prohibited.
She had a bit of a craving for food.
He ordered several spicy dishes and several meat dishes, then handed the menu back to Joshua.
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Joshua reviewed the dishes she had ordered, then added several pte–cleansing side dishes and broth. Finally, he selected dessert and fruit before handing the menu to the waiter.
“It’s only been a month since west met, and your taste’s already changed?”
Xylia let out a sigh. “After my surgery, my brothers have been supervising my diet. It is either bone broth or medicinal meals. Only asionally do they allow me to eat something with a stronger vor. I find myself craving such tastes.”
Joshua smiled.
“I am not a specialist, but I consulted Professor Weiss regarding your surgery. Aside from foods believed to exacerbate certain conditions, there are no specific dietary restrictions.”
“Yes. But my brothers are making a big deal out of nothing.”.
At times, Xylia felt that her four older brothers were excessively protective of her.
Regarding dietary restrictions, Cyrus, as a physician, knew exactly what she could and couldn’t eat.
Nevertheless, he exaggeratedly warned her not to consume excessive amounts of spicy or strongly vored foods, cautioning her to be mindful of the risk of wound inmmation.
The corners of Joshua’s lips curved slightly.
“From now on, when I take you out to dine, you may order anything you wish.”
He seized every opportunity to ingratiate himself.
Xylia was clearly receptive to this approach.
“Sure.”
She didn’t want to eat medicinal meals or things like that anymore.
Joshua got what he wanted and was feeling very pleased.
Although they had just confirmed their rtionship, it seemed that the atmosphere between them hadn’t changed much even after that.
Whenever they were together, they had endless topics to talk about.
When Xylia was with Joshua, she felt naturally rxed and spoke without needing to think.
Their interaction pattern back then was the same as it had been before.
“By the way, did you resolve the matter during your trip to Kregonia?”
Joshua picked up a piece of boneless fish and handed it to Xylia. “It’s all taken care of. You won’t have to worry about it anymore.”
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Xylia recalled the circumstances abroad in the past.
She finally asked, “When we first met, you were so badly injured. Who did that to you?”
Joshua paused in his actions, yet did not conceal anything.
“I was attacked by an adversary, but this adversary has already been dealt with. Don’t worry.”
He did not say who it was.
He thought Xylia shouldn’te into contact with these bloody and brutal stuff.
Seeing he didn’t want to talk, Xylia didn’t ask anymore.
After finishing the meal, it was gettingte.
Phone calls from her brothers arrived one after another.
First was Hudson’s.
He asked where Xylia was, as he intended to pick her up and take her home for dinner.
Xylia told Hudson very honestly that she had already eaten.
Hudson asked her who she had had the meal with.
Xylia said it was Joshua.
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Hudson remained silent for a moment, then asked Xylia to provide her address so that he could pick her up.
Joshua took Xylia’s phone and spoke to Hudson.
“Hudson, you need not trouble yourself. I will escort Xylia back.”
Hudson said, “Stop calling me that. I will pick up my sister myself. Tell me the address.”
Xylia frowned, displeased with Hudson’s attitude.
Joshua acted as if he did not sense Hudson’s hostility and still responded with a pleasant smile.
“She’s my girlfriend, and I would make sure to get her home safely. I’m hanging up now.”
Xyliaughed aloud.
Joshua was certainly not someone who could be easily taken advantage of. Hudson was likely to be furious.
Phone calls from Kaden and Cyrus arrived in quick session.
Xylia did not answer.
Instead, a message was sent in the family group chat.
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[Xylia: Guys, Joshua will bring me back. Please do not worry.]
After she sent her message, Kaden and Cyrus no longer made phone calls.
Only after a while did they post the message ‘Take care‘ in the group.
The news about Xylia confirmed what Joshua had said to Hudson.
They are already boyfriend and girlfriend.
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Xylia’s proactive admission was her way of telling her four brothers that she made her own decisions about her affairs.
No one was allowed to intervene.
After putting away her phone, Xylia said to Joshua, “Let’s go. Take me home.”