Dump My Ex, Dive into Love with His Billionaire Uncle-Chapter 209: Finding Her Lively and Lovely, Peeling Shrimp for Her

Chapter 209: Chapter 209: Finding Her Lively and Lovely, Peeling Shrimp for Her

Oliver Hughes’s sudden comment surprised Bella Woods.

And before she could figure out how to respond, Cyan Marshall had already waved her hand at Oliver Hughes: "What nonsense are you talking about."

"I warn you, the opportunity’s missed, she can only be your sister in the future, don’t think of anything else."

"Got it, got it, you’ve said this a million times lately, my ears are getting calluses." Oliver Hughes impatiently dug at his ears.

"As long as you remember." Cyan Marshall said, exasperated.

She turned her head and spoke softly to Bella Woods, "Did you have anything you particularly liked, Bella? I saw you didn’t seem to pick out many outfits earlier."

"I think Aunt Cyan has a good eye, I like everything she picks." Bella Woods replied obediently.

She actually didn’t have much appreciation for clothing.

Back in the countryside, she focused on studying and wore school uniforms all year round.

Later, in Peace City, everything was provided by Cyan Marshall, or Oliver Hughes, at Cyan’s command, would take Bella Woods shopping.

Basically, they just handed her over to the store employees to arrange outfits for her.

After she was with Ashton Marshall, she started to like some darker, cooler styles, which Ashton Marshall indulged.

"I’ll pick a few more outfits for you, and some handbags, which you will need for studying in the future." Cyan Marshall said while looking at the models and flipping through magazines to see if there were any other styles of accessories.

Bella Woods understood that by "for studying in the future," she meant the things she’d need abroad.

So Bella Woods sat obediently, expressing herself when Cyan Marshall asked for her opinion.

What surprised Bella Woods was that Oliver Hughes stayed the whole time, not speaking, just glancing at her from time to time.

Bella Woods didn’t understand what he meant and pretended not to notice.

Until the butler came to inform them it was time for lunch.

"Let’s eat first, and we can continue in the afternoon." Cyan Marshall closed the magazine, "In the afternoon, some pearls and jade will arrive, and we can choose then."

After saying that, Cyan Marshall pulled Bella Woods’ hand, "Bella, you aren’t allowed to go anywhere in the afternoon, just stay here and accompany Aunt Cyan to carefully choose."

"Okay, Aunt Cyan." Bella Woods nodded happily, naturally hooking her arm around Cyan Marshall’s, rubbing her face on her shoulder, smiling happily.

She cherished the few moments she spent with Cyan Marshall.

In the past, she was too shy, didn’t dare, didn’t know how to be close or act coquettish; even when Cyan Marshall showed her gentleness, Bella Woods couldn’t accept it.

But now, she had learned a lot from Calvin Marshall, she knew how to express that love, and how to respond.

It’s just a pity they didn’t have much time together.

All of Bella Woods’ subtle behaviors were seen by Oliver Hughes.

Oliver Hughes watched in silence, with misunderstanding, and contemplation.

He always felt that from a certain moment, Bella Woods had changed, become completely different.

No longer the clueless and clumsy rustic girl but someone who knew how to act coquettishly, lively, with a cute smile.

Bella Woods felt Oliver Hughes’ gaze on her was a bit blatant, making her uncontrollably look back at him.

Oliver Hughes immediately averted his eyes, touched his nose, and pulled out a chair to sit.

Bella Woods only felt it was a bit baffling, and without thinking much, she sat beside Cyan Marshall.

Daniel Hughes didn’t come home for lunch today, leaving them a small table.

The small round table was filled with dishes, and Cyan Marshall turned dishes Bella Woods liked towards her.

"Bella, eat more, these ingredients just came in this morning, very fresh."

It was all seafood.

"Okay, you eat too, Aunt Cyan."

Bella Woods picked fish meat she didn’t have to peel or crab meat already handled, a bit embarrassed about the shrimp, fearing it would look ungraceful to peel them.

Though she really wanted to eat them.

And when Bella Woods was buried in eating, a small bowl full of shrimp suddenly appeared before her.

Bella Woods was stunned, seeing Oliver Hughes’s awkward expression: "Aren’t you interested? Eat up, I don’t peel shrimp for just anyone, only since you’re going to be my sister."

Oliver Hughes finished, lowering his head to eat.

Bella Woods paused for several seconds, then quietly said, "Thank you."

She didn’t refuse, eating all the shrimp Oliver Hughes peeled.

The meal finished in unusual harmony.

This was the first such amicable meal for Bella Woods and Oliver Hughes since their breakup.

After the meal, Oliver Hughes received a call and left.

The jewelry staff arrived, bringing a batch of uncut stones for Cyan Marshall to choose from.

Such stones are evaluated by experts, each with a hefty price tag, and once chosen, you pay regardless of whether they contain jade.

Initially, Cyan Marshall let Bella Woods pick one, and Bella Woods was pretty nervous but chose one, and it turned out a beautiful purple.

Bella Woods didn’t know much, but Cyan Marshall was very pleased.

"This purple, it will make a fitting pendant for Nina." Cyan Marshall said with a sigh.

Nina, Nina Sutton.

Bella Woods had been very sensitive to this name lately.

Cyan Marshall held Bella Woods’ hand saying, "Nina is a child of the Sutton Family. Generally, when the master allowed Mrs. Sutton and Ethan Marshall to enter the family, it brought an unspoken discord with the Sutton Family."

Cyan Marshall lightly patted Bella Woods’ hand, "But Nina is different."

"Different?" Bella Woods inquired.

"Yes, Nina and Ashton have a bit of a story." Cyan Marshall said, "When the Marshall Family was in trouble before, Ashton was abroad, and Nina accompanied him during that time, creating an indelible bond."

"What kind of indelible bond?" Bella Woods couldn’t help but ask.

When Nina Sutton and Ethan Marshall approached her, she didn’t want to listen.

Ashton Marshall scarcely mentioned her either.

She always forced herself not to think too much, but at this moment, she couldn’t suppress her curiosity.

Curious about what kind of unforgettable bond they shared.

"It was a period of companionship and healing." Cyan Marshall told Bella Woods, "I don’t know much, only that during that time Ashton scarcely spoke, he was very gloomy.

Nina just stayed by his side, even though he was indifferent or did terribly mean things to her, Nina remained with him."

"Nina had a crush on Ashton at first sight while in the country, but due to various reasons, didn’t dare get close. Once abroad, seeing him so downcast, she disregarded everything for him."

"Later, Ashton provoked some local thugs abroad, and Nina got slashed on the shoulder for him, leaving a permanent scar..."

At this point, Cyan Marshall smiled and told Bella Woods: "Apparently, Ashton was worried and even cried or something."

"Cried?" Bella Woods was shocked.

To her, someone like Ashton Marshall, let alone crying, any sign of weakness seemed unthinkable.

He was so high above, strong, domineering, like an emperor overlooking everything, how could he... cry?