Chapter 56 Are You Going Or Not?

• When Byron entered Cora’s apartment, he saw her wearing an apron and adjusting her wooden carving with a file. Apart from studying medicine, Cora’s biggest hobby was wood carving. She had always enjoyed playing with wood carvings to pass the time, and several ornaments in her LO apartment were her own creations. However, Cora’s mother, Flora, didn’t like this little hobby of hers, so all the finished pieces she carved had to be stored in her own little space. Unexpectedly, she survived the big fire because of that. “So you really like these pieces of wood?” Byron hugged her from behind. “Don’t you think it’s fun to carve lifelike things on a piece of ordinary wood?” Cora felt the familiar yet unfamiliar warmth behind her and remained focused on the file in her hand. “I always thought that only old men liked this sort of thing.”
• In fact, Byron had met several people who enjoyed wood carving, the most representative being Jane’s grandfather. That old man’s love for wood carving bordered on obsession. After retiring, he devoted himself to wood carving and even became known for his mastery of the craft. He became a master of woodcarving. It was said that he was still searching for a last apprentice to pass on his skills. “Mr. Hansen, if you find my personality dull and uninteresting, you shouldn’t have come looking for me. Why beat around the bush like this?” Cora didn’t allow anyone to belittle her beloved hobby, so she coldly pushed away Byron’s hands. However, Byron held her tight in his embrace.
• “I was just expressing my opinion on wood carving. Where did your mind go off to?” Cora didn’t respond, clearly not believing these nonsense words. Since she continued to look at him with a cold face without uttering a word, Byron had to resort to his “money power” once again to make amends. “If you love wood so much, how about I give you a piece of rosewood?” Cora didn’t say anything, but her shimmering eyes clearly lit up. Rosewood was a precious wood that, when polished and waxed, exhibited a deep black color, making it extremely beautiful. However, this material was not only expensive but also difficult to find. Seeing how badly she wanted it, yet pretending to be innocent with half-lowered eyes, Byron furrowed his brow slightly.