Chapter 163

Daniel Chen's car repair plans left Emily Smith alone at lunch. During her break, she wandered to the mall across from the office.

She picked out a navy blue suit for Daniel, pairing it with two white dress shirts and a subtly patterned tie. As a host, he always needed polished attire.

Since they started dating, Daniel had insisted on paying for everything and never missed picking her up. This was her way of returning his kindness.

Passing the jewelry counter, she selected a delicate collarbone chain for Lily White, whose birthday was next week.

At seven in the evening, Daniel arrived punctually outside the recording studio. When he took the gift bag, Emily caught a fleeting shadow in his eyes.

"Don't you like the clothes?" she asked softly.

Daniel shook his head and squeezed her hand. "I love them."

"Work trouble?"

He forced a smile. "It's handled."

On the drive back, Emily deliberately shared funny stories from the studio. Watching her try so hard to cheer him up, Daniel's tense brow gradually relaxed.

After dinner, they visited her sister at the hospital. By the time they returned to Sky City, it was late. In the elevator, Daniel suddenly said, "I have a surprise for you."

"Can't you tell me now?" Emily blinked, tugging his sleeve.

Under the streetlights, he gently tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear. "You'll see tomorrow morning."

The next day, the doorbell interrupted Emily as she brushed her hair. Peering through the peephole, she saw Daniel holding a steaming breakfast tray.

"You didn't..." She stared at the golden fried eggs and fresh soy milk.

"I moved into 2803," he said, stepping inside with a smile. "Now we're neighbors—just one floor apart."

Emily's eyes suddenly stung. "You didn't have to..."

Daniel set the tray down and cupped her face. "I want to make you breakfast every day." He rested his forehead against hers. "Now tell me—do you like me?"

"Yes," she answered without hesitation.

Her response dissolved the doubts Daniel had carried since yesterday. He knew Emily. And he trusted his choice.