Chapter 275 Awkward

Frank still found it hard to believe that Aria was the very person he'd been searching for. The irony of it all—he'd even tasked her with investigating Ms. Carver's whereabouts—embarrassment burned in his gut.

Aria casually called out to him, "Frank."

His awkwardness intensified at the sound of her voice. Aria raised an eyebrow, puzzled by his reaction.

Frank regained his composure and gave her a courteous smile, though it seemed rather unnatural. "C-Can we talk privately?"

Aria smiled nonchalantly. "I have a feeling I know what you want to say, but is it urgent? If not, I'd love to join your distant relative for some stew."

Performing surgery was a demanding task, and the only thing she'd eaten was noodles. It wasn't exactly filling. She was famished. Besides, she needed time to process the revelation about her identity.

Frank instinctively wanted to correct her that Landon wasn't their distant relative, but he didn't have the guts to do so with Landon right beside them.

But Ar