Out of Ashes Into His Heart novel Chapter 49

Tom's deep, clear eyes reflected the slightly dazed expression on my face.

For a moment, I felt my breath falter.

"Mr. White, if you also want some cherry cake, just say so. Why keep staring at the one in Grace's hand?"

Greg suddenly teased, and Tom turned to glance at him. "If you know that, why don't you get it?"

Greg paused for a moment, then burst into laughter. His teasing gaze swept over Tom until Tom couldn't help but kick him lightly, prompting him to turn around and leave with a grin.

Watching their playful exchange, I couldn't help but silently admire their strong bond.

When I used to see Tom with Gavin, their interactions always seemed cold and distant. I thought that was just his personality, but it seemed that was only the case when he was with Gavin...

Their relationship wasn't as close as people made it out to be.

Thinking back, Gavin always emphasized their bond.

Once Greg walked away, I finally asked a question that had been weighing on my mind. "Tom, why are you helping me? Did Gavin offend you?"

Tom's smile faded slightly, and he snorted coldly. "He has offended me quite a lot."

I was puzzled.

As far as I knew, Gavin had been trying to please Tom at all costs. After all, Tom's background was far stronger than his. Even the so-called "twin stars" of Fuvine University were more about Gavin benefiting from Tom's influence.

At that moment, Greg came back holding two cherry cakes. Noticing the change in Tom's expression, he grinned and asked curiously, "What are you two talking about?"

"Why are you eavesdropping?" Tom shot him a glance, took the cakes from his hands, and handed one to me.

Greg, empty-handed, clicked his tongue and shrugged. "You're valuing beauty over friendship."

I sat on the side, eating the cake and watching the two bicker like childish schoolkids. I smiled in amusement.

Just then, Tom's phone in his pocket vibrated.