Chapter 221 Arrival in the Ghost Town

Nova’s face was painted a deep shade of red, with bright pink blush smeared exaggeratedly over her cheeks. The effect was, to put it mildly, ridiculous. Both Tristan and Lionel struggled to keep their composure, trying not to laugh. Unable to resist teasing, Tristan leaned in with a grin. “Nova, you’ve really outdone yourself. There’s something oddly... charming about this look. But do you really need the blush? The foundation alone would’ve done the job.” Nova glared at him, her eyes narrowing. “Mr. Alastair, I’d recommend you choose your words carefully, or I might just decide to ‘fix’ your face next.” She knew she looked ridiculous, but hearing it from Tristan irritated her. For a second, she considered wiping it all off, her pride bruised. Sensing her frustration, Tristan quickly backpedalled, pulling her into a gentle embrace. “I’m sorry, Ivy. If you’re upset, you can go ahead and paint my face, too.” He leaned forward, offering his cheek with a dramatic flair as if preparing