True Fated Marriage novel Chapter 1277

Maria picked up some food and popped it into her mouth. Amidst chewing, she smiled, "Ernest, this dish is delicious. Try some."

Ernest chuckled and cast Maria a meaningful gaze.

Maria was still helping his brother. From the smug look on her face, Ernest could guess that this call was from Gary.

Maria's eyes were bright and she was very excited.

"Maria, Gary calling shouldn't make you so excited, should it?" Ernest commented faintly. He remained nonchalant.

Maria was stunned and laughed dryly. She thought to herself that it was normal for Ernest to guess that Gary was calling. After all, Ernest was pretty smart.

She grinned, "Ernest, are you not happy that Gary called?"

Ernest did not say anything.

Maria pouted and sighed, "You two are family. Why do you two have to fight with each other?"

"Stop with the nonsense," Ernest commented, "We are not fighting with each other. What are you thinking about? What's the point of thinking about such affairs daily?"

"Oh," Maria smirked, "I'm not overthinking. Ernest, aren't you the one who's thinking too much?"

Ernest chuckled and stuffed a mouthful of food into his mouth slowly. He was not in a hurry to eat..

Maria took a bite and saw that he didn't speak. She put down her cutlery and said, "Let's stop eating. Celeste has just arrived. We can't let her eat our leftovers. Let's wait for her and eat together later."

Ernest nodded and did not object, "That was what I thought too."

With that, they put down their cutlery and waited.

Maria's large eyes were staring at Ernest the whole time.

A while after Ernest noticed Maria's incessant stares, he frowned and said bluntly, "Can you stop staring at me? What do you want to tell me? Just say it."

Maria smiled and acted as if nothing had happened, "No. Ernest, I don't have anything to say." "Then why are you staring at me?" Ernest frowned.

It was really uncomfortable to be stared at by others.

"Because you are good- looking," Maria praised him, "You look beautiful."

Beautiful?

Such a word wasn't really a compliment, but an insult.

Ernest scowled in disgust, "That's enough. You don't have to compliment me. Just tell me what's on your mind.."

"I just had a realization and I want to share it with you," Maria said thoughtfully, "Would you like to hear it?"

"Your perception of issues might not be suited for me," Ernest was smart and had naturally guessed what was going on.

He had a rough idea as to what Maria wanted to say.

"That's not necessarily true," Maria shrugged and kept smiling eerily at him, "Ernest, I just remembered that there are many fishes in the sea. There's no need to chase after a single fish. Am I right?"

Some emotions flashed through Ernest's gaze as he stared into Maria's eyes. She had a gentle and charming smile plastered on her face.

"Maria, I agree with you."

Maria was stunned for a moment before she laughed, "Oh really? It's great that you agree with me, my dear cousin."

"Of course I agree. There are so many fishes in the sea. Don't always daydream about getting to know Liam. Although I didn't introduce him to you last time, I didn't beat around the bush. Liam only takes a liking to a certain type of girl," Ernest looked at Maria and continued, "So if your love for Liam is only that of a fan's towards their idol, then that's fine. But if you have any other intentions, it won't end well."

Hearing Ernest's words, Maria's face instantly turned pale, and her face was drained of colour.

However, she managed to react very quickly. She immediately smirked awkwardly and asked, "Ernest, did you not introduce me to Liam because of this concern?"

"Of course," Ernest nodded.

Maria chuckled and waved her hand to dismiss his concern, "Then you really think too much."

"Really?" Ernest snickered. His sharp eyes fell on Maria's pale face, doubt and disbelief evident in his tone.