Chapter 255 Was he really that boring?

Chapter 255: Chapter 255 Was he really that boring?

The moment she reached the balcony, her attention was drawn towards the sky. She tilted her head upwards, looking at the enormous glowing moon with quiet fascination.

The breeze gently brushed against her hair, moving a few loose strands across her cheek. She tucked them behind her ear and took another step closer to the railing, carefully looking down at the illuminated garden.

Her expression brightened.

Alessio stepped outside behind her, leaving a comfortable distance between them.

He watched her face rather than the scenery.

He had seen this view countless times. In fact, the balcony had become something of a private retreat for him over the years. Whenever work became overwhelming or the responsibilities of the family become too much, he would come here, sometimes with a glass of water, sometimes with his phone, and spend a little time alone.

He had spent many nights standing in this exact spot, thinking about business, family affairs, his missing sister and the endless problems that seemed to follow him everywhere.

Sometimes, he would remain outside for hours just getting lost in work.

But tonight, for some reason, the familiar scenery felt different.

Perhaps it was because Daisy was standing beside him.

He glanced at her again.

She was still looking at the moon, her face illuminated by its gentle silver glow. There was a quiet wonder in her expression and she seemed entirely absorbed in the peaceful surroundings.

Alessio found himself watching her without blinking.

He had invited her here because of the full moon or at least that was the excuse he had given her.

But now that she was actually here, he realised he was far more interested in having her company than in admiring the scenery.

"Beautiful, isn’t it?" he finally asked.

Daisy turned towards him, then nodded enthusiastically.

She raised one hand and pointed towards the moon before looking back at him, her eyes bright with appreciation.

Alessio followed her gesture and glanced upwards.

"Yes. It is."

He slipped his hands into his pockets, standing beside her as the gentle breeze moved through the balcony.

Silence

No one spoke.

Daisy seemed perfectly comfortable simply enjoying the view and he was content to remain beside her.

A few moments later, she turned towards him and made a small gesture, asking whether he often came here.

Alessio understood her question.

"Sometimes," he answered. "Whenever I need some quiet."

He glanced towards the distant garden.

"It’s one of the few places where nobody usually bothers me."

Daisy smiled, then looked around again.

Alessio noticed her expression and added, "You can come here whenever you like, too."

He said it casually, as though it were an ordinary offer But he meant it.

Daisy looked at him, a little surprised, before giving him a grateful smile.

Alessio returned it with a small nod.

Just then, there was a gentle knock at the bedroom door.

The household staff had arrived with their drinks.

Alessio glanced back towards the room.

"Come in," he called.

A staff member entered carrying a silver tray. Two steaming cups of hot chocolate were arranged neatly on it, accompanied by a small plate of biscuits and a few pieces of chocolate.

The rich aroma of cocoa spread through the room.

Alessio nodded at the staff member, who placed the tray on the coffee table before quietly leaving.

He looked towards Daisy.

"Come. The hot chocolate will get cold."

Daisy nodded and followed him back inside.

Alessio picked up one of the cups and handed it to her carefully.

"Be careful. It’s hot."

Daisy accepted it with both hands, feeling the warmth against her palms. She looked down at the creamy surface, where a little cocoa powder had been sprinkled on top and then raised the cup towards her lips.

Alessio picked up his own cup and settled onto the sofa.

For a brief moment, he watched her take her first sip.

She seemed pleased.

Alessio lowered his gaze to his cup, hiding a faint smile behind its rim.

Suddenly, he had just remembered something.

The first time he had seen Daisy, she had been standing on a balcony, quietly gazing at the moon. He remembered how still she had been, almost as though she had forgotten the world around her. Back then, he had only watched her from a distance, never imagining that one day he would be fortunate enough to stand beside her and share such a quiet moment.

Now she was here, only an arm’s length away.

He took another sip of his hot chocolate, trying not to let his happiness show too obviously.

Daisy, however, wasn’t looking at him.

Her eyes remained fixed on the moon but her thoughts had wandered somewhere else entirely. The sight had unexpectedly reminded her of Cedric and her lonely nights.

Since the divorce, she had blocked every source of news about him. She didn’t check his social media, didn’t read articles and avoided anything that might tell her what he was doing. The only person she occasionally spoke to was Grandpa James and even their conversations rarely involved Cedric.

She simply wanted to move forward without knowing anything about his life.

Yet sometimes, a familiar sight was enough to bring back an unwanted memory.

"Daisy..."

She didn’t react.

Alessio glanced at her.

"Daisy?"

Still nothing.

He lowered his cup and moved a little closer before gently shaking her arm.

"Hey."

Daisy finally turned toward him, blinking as though she had just returned from somewhere far away.

Alessio studied her face.

"Whose thoughts have you lost yourself in?" he asked jokingly.

Daisy looked at him, then gave him a small, apologetic smile.

He tried to maintain his casual expression but he wasn’t entirely pleased.

He didn’t like it when she became so absent-minded while sitting with him. He had invited her here because he wanted to spend time together and yet she had been staring at the moon for several minutes without even noticing him calling her.

Was he really that boring?

The thought was ridiculous but it still crossed his mind.

He looked down at his cup again.

"Am I that uninteresting?" he asked, pretending to be offended.

Daisy’s eyes widened.

She immediately shook her head and began gesturing to explain herself.

Alessio watched her hands, his attention returning to her completely.

A faint smile tugged at his lips.

"All right, all right. I was only teasing."

He leaned back against the balcony railing, giving her some room.

"Enjoy the view. But at least tell me if you need another hot chocolate."

Daisy smiled at him and nodded.

And although he had tried to sound casual, Alessio was already wondering what had occupied her thoughts so completely that she hadn’t heard him calling her name.