Billionaire's Match (Khloe and Nick Hunt) novel Chapter 901

Chapter 901

“Hungry? It’ll be ready soon.”

Charlotte assumed Ethan was starving and casually handed him half a peeled apple.

“I’m good.” Ethan smiled gently but didn’t take it.

“If you’re really hungry, have a bite first.”

“If I eat now, I might not be able to finish what you made. Let me take a look-see if there’s anything I can help with.”

The word “help” sounded oddly out of place coming from Ethan.

Charlotte chuckled. “No need. Just rest, young master.”

“I’m not a young master anymore,” he said quietly.

Before Charlotte could respond, he stepped forward and began slicing the washed scallions on the side.

“Besides, if you ever go on strike, I’ll at least need to know how to feed myself.”

At that, Charlotte paused mid-slice over the tomatoes but said nothing.

The noodles were ready in no time-topped with a rich tomato-and-egg sauce and sprinkled with chopped scallions. The aroma

and color were irresistible.

Ethan was already famished. In just a few bites, he devoured more than half the bowl.

Watching him, Charlotte couldn’t help but smile.

Where was the once picky, hard-to-please young master? This was clearly a starving wolf.

And somehow… this version of Ethan wasn’t nearly as irritating as before.

After finishing her meal in silence, Charlotte was about to clear the dishes when Ethan stopped her.

“Leave it. A maid will come tomorrow.”

“Alright, then I won’t worry about it.” She nodded.

As Charlotte stood and began tidying up, Ethan hesitated, the words lingering on his lips until he finally spoke.

“By the way…”

“Yes?”

She looked up, her gaze clear and unguarded. In that moment, the barriers between them seemed to quietly fall away.

“I…”

He hesitated for so long that Charlotte’s eyes flickered. She spoke first.

“I really can’t stay tonight. I need to go home. But in the evenings, if you’re alone and want someone to talk to, you can message

me.”

Truthfully, Charlotte’s opinion of Ethan had already changed.

Yes, he had sides of himself she disliked-but he wasn’t beyond redemption. He had plenty of flaws… and just as many reasons to be pitied.

At the cemetery earlier, she had suddenly realized-Ethan might just be a boy who never grew up. A very lonely child.

Chapter 901

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“So, by your meaning… we’re friends now?” he asked, trembling slightly.

Charlotte nodded, a teasing smile playing on her lips. “Half a friend, maybe. Whether we become real friends depends on your performance.”

“You really are…” Ethan shook his head, speechless. “You’ve made a habit of being strict with me.”

“Take care of yourself. Get some rest.”

With that, Charlotte waved and left without looking back.

When the door closed, and silence settled over the house once more, the faint smile in Ethan’s eyes slowly faded.

Friends? But what he wanted to ask had never been just about friendship.

Ethan’s villa was quite remote, and the drive back would take a while. Charlotte pulled out her phone and logged into the game.

Yesterday, Noah had come online around this time. She wondered if he would be there today.

She didn’t expect much-but the moment she logged in, she saw that he was online too. And it seemed he had just logged in as well,

Charlotte quickly sent a message: [What a coincidence. You’re online today, too?]

The “typing…” indicator flickered on the other side, but the reply came after a brief delay. 19

[Yeah. Just logged in.]

Four simple words-but for some reason, Charlotte felt that he didn’t seem to be in a very good mood.