Chapter 161: Chapter 162

Unveiling the Genius Behind the Divorcee Chapter 162 Chapter 162 The Pain She Cannot See At this moment, inside a luxurious silver sedan, a man and a woman are chatting and laughing together.

Onlookers couldn’t clearly see their facial features through the car window, but they could tell from their elegant silhouettes and figures that they were an exceptionally handsome man and beautiful woman.

“Aylin, you have no idea how much I missed you when I was abroad.”

Ryker drove the car, his eyes sparkling as he looked at Aylin. “Whenever I can’t stand being abroad any longer, I think about coming back and having a meal with you, Aylin. That gives me some motivation.”

Just like before, as soon as he got off the plane and settled his luggage, he rushed to meet Aylin for dinner without wasting any time.

“You’ve become sweeter with your words since you went abroad,” Aylin said with a gentle laugh.

Ryker steered the wheel with one hand, “Come on, I’m just telling the truth. I specifically booked Aylin’s favorite French restaurant for today. It’s my treat!”

Ryker had put a lot of thought into it, and the French restaurant across from the World Trade Center was indeed Aylin’s favorite.

The ambiance was elegant, the service attentive, the food fresh, and the location was packed every day. If it weren’t for making reservations in advance, there would be no chance of getting a table.

Ryker sliced the French-style pan-fried foie gras and pushed it towards Aylin. “Aylin, I heard their orange foie gras sauce is pretty good. Why don’t you give it a try and see how it is?”

Aylin took a bite, and the foie gras was crispy and shiny on the outside, while delicate and smooth on the inside. As it melted in her mouth, it released waves of its unique, rich aroma. Paired with the sweetness of the orange, it left an unforgettable aftertaste.

“Not bad.”

Seeing her high praise for the foie gras, Ryker immediately pushed the other dishes towards her and said with concern, “Aylin, eat more. Look at how thin you’ve become. Is it because I haven’t been around, and you haven’t been eating well?”

Aylin touched her chin and said, “Really? I think it feels fine.”

“What do you mean there isn’t? My face was already like a melon seed, and now it’s even thinner!”

Ryker moved closer, his eyes full of concern for Aylin. “Aylin, has someone been bothering you? Did the gift I gave you at the Delacruz family wedding last time help lift your spirits a bit?” Aylin gazed into Ryker’s sparkling eyes, feeling a sense of gratification. The child had just returned and without taking a break, he came to pick her up for dinner, genuinely caring for her.

“I’m watching them running around in a frenzy, very pleased. You’ve done a great job.”

Ryker immediately flashed a smile and said, “Hehe, that’s good. I was worried that you might think. I’m making decisions on my own, Aylin.”

He had curly hair, and at this moment, with his obedient expression, he looked just like a big golden retriever. Aylin couldn’t help but reach out and give him a pat, “I understand your feelings, and I know that you’re thinking about me.”

“It seems that saving you three years ago wasn’t in vain.”

“Aylin...”

Recalling their encounter three years ago, Ryker’s once bright and smiling eyes suddenly dimmed considerably, revealing a subtle change that was difficult to detect.

That was the pain Aylin didn’t see, subtly hidden yet unmistakably present.

Aylin was oblivious to the subtle changes in Ryker. She happily patted him, her eyes curved in a smile. “You did a great job with this, I should reward you properly.

Tell me, what gift do you want?”

“Aylin is giving me a gift?”

Upon hearing about the gift, the gloom in Ryker’s eyes vanished instantly, and he sat up straight, saying, “I just bought a new suit but I don’t have a matching tie yet. Aylin, you have great taste. Can you help me pick one out?”

These words made Aylin pause for a moment.

She had never helped another man pick out a tie before; the only time she had done so was for Gavyn.

Casting her eyes down slightly, Aylin pushed the name out of her mind. Seeing that the two of them had almost finished eating, she picked up her purse and said, “Alright, let’s go now.”

The two of them went to a Louis Vuitton store located in the inner circle of the city. Robert often came to this shop to buy clothes and accessories, as it had a wide variety of styles, including those suitable for Ryker.

Just two stops away from their destination, Ryker unexpectedly pulled the car over.

Aylin asked with curiosity, “What’s wrong?”

Instead of answering directly, Ryker winked at Aylin and said, “I’m going to give you a surprise. Chapter 162 The Pain She Cannot See Aylin, just sit here and wait for me for a bit. I’ll be back soon.”

Ryker quickly got out of the car, leaving Aylin feeling puzzled. She watched him jog across the street and eventually disappear into the crowd.

What on earth is this guy up to?

After about ten minutes, Aylin finished listening to the three songs, and Ryker returned excitedly.

He was holding a jumbo-sized cup of toffee cacao nibs latte.

“The latte shop was quite crowded, so I had to wait for a while, but it should still be warm.” Ryker handed the paper cup to Aylin with a smile, “Go ahead and try it. I ordered it with 50 percent sugar, so it shouldn’t be too sweet.”

Aylin took a sip.

Ryker leaned in closer to her and asked, “So, how is it? Is it good to drink?”

“Not bad.”

It’s quite amusing that after marrying into the Delacruz family for three years, people thought she was a wealthy lady living a life of luxury and indulgence, but in reality, she hadn’t even tasted latte.

There are several popular latte shops in New York with great marketing, and they’re quite the trend. At the time, Aylin wanted to buy a cup to try it out, thinking that the most expensive one would only be around 4 dollars. However, Haleigh firmly disagreed.

Haleigh brought up the issue of the Delacruz family’s offspring succession to pressure her, saying that she had been married into the Delacruz family for so long but still hadn’t been able to conceive. She insisted that it must be because of the unclean food she had been eating In order to prepare for pregnancy, Aylin is not allowed to eat junk food.

Once, she could only endure in silence.

And now, Aylin took a hearty bite, savoring the rich toffee aroma and the refreshing sweetness of cacao nibs as they melted on her tongue. The satisfaction made her squint her eyes in delight.

Ryker could tell that Aylin was genuinely happy, her eyebrows relaxed and her expression bright. She was wearing a light green gown today, looking stunningly beautiful.

For a moment, Ryker lost himself in thought.

Aylin glanced at him, and he immediately came to his senses, starting the car and flashing a smile.

“This shop uses great ingredients; I knew Aylin would love it!”

Aylin held her latte and asked, “How did you know this place uses plenty of cacao nibs in their drinks? I thought you couldn’t have these high-sugar beverages. Doesn’t your manager mind?”

The woman’s eyebrows and eyes were light and delicate, yet there was an inexplicable sense of familiarity, as if she were a parent checking homework.

Ryker’s expression turned serious as he quickly said, “It’s not the manager’s fault, it’s just that I couldn’t resist the temptation!”

“Every time after I drink, I immediately exercise to stay in shape and burn off the calories. I also reduce my dinner portion a bit, so it doesn’t affect my work.”

Aylin chuckled lightly, “I’m not blaming you, so there’s nothing to be afraid of.”

Ryker laughed playfully, his gaze falling on the woman’s attractive eyes and eyebrows. He said, “It’s because I care about you, sis. I want to try everything that you like too...”

As Ryker drove, he and Aylin chatted away, creating a warm and relaxed atmosphere that Aylin found quite comforting.

The Louis Vuitton store is luxuriously decorated and easily recognizable.

As soon as Aylin entered, a clerk eagerly approached her. The stunningly beautiful couple was dressed in designer clothes and exuded an extraordinary aura. The clerk astutely sensed that these two were definitely generous customers.

“Sir, miss, may I ask what you would like to see?” The salesperson’s face was adorned with a friendly smile.

Aylin got straight to the point, “I want to buy a tie.”

The salesperson busily led them to the right section, “The accessories area is over here, featuring the latest styles of this quarter.

Please take a look, miss.”

Aylin followed the salesperson to Section C, where suits and accessories were displayed in a dazzling array.

Aylin turned to Ryker and asked, “What style do you like?”

Ryker glanced around briefly and shook his head, “I’ll go cross-eyed looking at all these. It’s better if Aylin picks for me.”

Aylin spotted a dark green tie with subtle patterns among the others, which perfectly matched the suit Ryker had shown her before.

Just as I was about to grab it, suddenly a hand reached in and snatched away the tie!