Perfect Mysterious Husband novel Chapter 1657

As she didn't think otherwise, her reply was swift.

"Mom, what's wrong?"

"Nothing. I was just wondering. It's already quite late. Have you eaten?"

Mashauva was sipping soup while Cassie spoke, and an epiphany struck her, realizing something was off with their conversation.

Why did her mother ask if she would be going home?

Wasn't it a no-brainer?

Hence she changed her perspective and thought why her mother would ask so. She flushed as soon as she realized where her mother was coming from, exclaiming, "Mom, how could you?!"

Cassie knew she finally got it when she heard her exasperated questioning and couldn't help chuckling. "What did I do? You're not a kid anymore. Can't I ask about your thoughts?"

"But..."

As the topic suddenly got ambiguous, Mashauva was no longer as open as she was. She sheepishly looked toward the door; Bruno hadn't returned. She quickly put her spoon down and wiped her hand before picking her phone up to switch the speaker off.

"Mom, I'm still eating. I'll be back after I'm done."

"Sure, okay, take your time. I won't scold you even if you don't come back tonight."

"Mom!"

Mashauva retorted irritatingly, "Bruno isn't that kind of person!"

Furthermore, she was still unsure of Bruno's feelings for her, although he was exceptionally sweet to her. Not only had he gotten her a coming-of- age present, but he also gave her a birthday present, the Seven Stars and Moon necklace, at that.

Mashauva absolutely loved it.

Cassie sighed, "I know. I watched you two grow up together. How can I not know what he's like? I'm not worried for you."

"In that case, why would you still say..."

"You silly girl, I'm worried for him!"

Mashauva was rendered speechless.

What? Her mother was worried for Bruno? Did she think she would...

Mashauva's face reddened further at that. "Mom!" "Alright, alright. I won't tease you anymore. Have your dinner."

Cassie hung up right after that, leaving the two alone.

Mashauva sat there with her phone in her hand, her face and ears burning hot. She wondered when Bruno would be done with his call and if he would suspect something if he saw her flushed?

It was within human nature to easily have a guilty conscience when something was troubling them, just like how Mashauva was right then. After her talk with her mother, her mind would easily drift astray; even a gaze could make her think otherwise.

So she decided to go to the bathroom to wash her face and cool down before Bruno returned.

Hence, she put her phone on the table and rushed out.

As she opened the door, she bumped straight into Bruno.

With that, he reflexively grabbed her shoulders, sounding helpless.

"Hey, where are you going?"

As she was wearing a spaghetti-strapped evening dress, she could feel the warmth of his palm directly on her skin.

"Oh, Bruno, you're done with your call?"

"Yeah," Bruno nodded and seamlessly withdrew his hand after she stood on her feet. "I'm done."