She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 962

At his words, Daphne's eyes shimmered with absolute, uncontainable joy.

Melanie briefly caught Preston's eye.

They both knew perfectly well that, faced with Daphne's starry-eyed adoration, Everett couldn't possibly tell her the truth.

With the group assembled, the four of them walked through the grand gates and into the park.

Melanie had chosen a crisp white t-shirt and comfortable joggers for maximum mobility. Paired with Preston's all-black athletic wear, they looked effortlessly synchronized, perfectly complementing one another.

Several park staff members couldn't help but steal glances at them, whispering that they looked like a match made in heaven.

"Look at those two. He's gorgeous, she's stunning. They look incredible together."

"Do you think they're actually a couple?"

"They haven't left each other's side. They have to be."

"Yeah, but... look at their friends. The other couple has been holding hands this entire time!"

"Oh, you're right. If they're dating, why aren't they holding hands?"

The gossiping voices drifted easily to Preston's ears. A faint smirk tugged at his lips as he casually extended his hand toward Melanie.

Melanie shot him a skeptical look, meeting his dark eyes that sparkled like obsidian under the sun.

Beside them, Everett and Daphne—fingers firmly interlaced—also noticed Preston reaching for Melanie's hand.

"Do you think... they might use today as a chance to get back together? Theme parks are basically built for romance and sweeping gestures!"

Daphne chattered excitedly, thrilled at the prospect.

Next to her, Everett's face went completely ashen.

"Everett? Are you okay?"

Noticing that he wasn't responding and seemed entirely zoned out, Daphne squeezed his hand.

"Everett?"

She called his name a few more times before he finally snapped out of his trance.

"Huh? Are we heading to the next ride?"

His disconnected response made Daphne's spirits drop.

She couldn't shake the feeling that whenever he was with her, his mind was always somewhere else.

But then again, he was always so pragmatic and serious—maybe he just hated theme parks.

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