The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 295

“Anthony, am I invisible or something?” Kenneth yanked off his sunglasses and tossed them into the sports car, his tone sharp. “Lottie, come here.”

Anthony just grinned and, instead of letting go, leaned in even closer to Charlotte, his breath tickling her ear. “Lottie, Kenneth’s picking on me again.”

Again? Really?

Kenneth rolled his eyes. “What are you even trying to pull right now?”

Anthony shrugged, looking completely unbothered. “Alright, alright, it’s all on me. Guess that’s what I get for being Lottie’s boyfriend. Surviving Kenneth’s rage must be part of the job description.”

Surviving? Kenneth froze, caught off guard. Did Anthony just say boyfriend? Were they actually together now?

“Lottie… You guys…” Kenneth stared at them, lost for words. He’d known this day was coming, but actually hearing it hit way harder than he expected.

“Lottie, get in the car.” Kenneth opened the passenger door, his frustration written all over his face.

Charlotte didn’t move. She looked at Kenneth, her eyes serious, almost warning him not to start anything with Anthony. Kenneth let out a heavy sigh. “Relax, I’m not going to hit him,” he muttered, glancing away. “Not that I could win anyway.”

“Go on,” Anthony said softly, giving Charlotte’s hand a gentle squeeze and flashing her a teasing smile. “Let me talk to Kenneth for a second. I’ll try to cheer him up. Poor guy’s heart just took a hit.”

Charlotte climbed into the passenger seat and glanced back at Kenneth, who just stood there, arms crossed, looking lost and more than a little sulky. He seemed like the one who needed comforting now.

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