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Chapter 19 – Shameless Delusional
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Chapter 19 – Shameless Delusional
Third Person POV
On the next days, Kiara had spent her free time after school going to Phoenix’ house and studying the structure and topics given to her from the conference. She was really glad for the files coz she had been learning a lot from them especially the techniques and designs.
By the end of the week, Phoenix and Kiara had gone really close to each other, that Kiara would spend her afternoon time in Phoenix’ house when she doesn’t have class anymore. She also spends time with Nana when Phoenix is not in the house and she would go there with Phoenix’ knowledge of course.
Kiara sat on the high stool of the kitchen island while Nana sat on the other pouring some orange juice on their glass while Kiara spread a strawberry jam on a bread.
“How long have you known the young master already?” Nana asked.
“You know th
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