CHAPTER 714. IN MY NEXT LIFE. Something Important

“Kim, are you okay?”

Peter had seen her smiling for the rest of the evening, but he was starting to know her well enough to notice when that sparkle had suddenly vanished.

“Baby, what’s wrong?” he asked as they strolled slowly toward one of the exits after saying their goodbyes.

“Nothing, it’s nothing. I was just wondering—this money they’re raising here at the auction, where does it go?”

Peter shrugged, answering honestly. “Honestly, I have no idea. It probably goes to one of the sports associations to boost the Games’ budget or something like that.”

Kim seemed lost in thought, and Peter couldn’t ignore the strange sadness that sometimes overtook her. Instead of making the mistake most people would—asking why she felt that way—he chose to pull her close, wrapping her in a tight embrace from behind and kissing just below her ear before making his declaration.

“I know I spend my money on useless stuff, but that’s because I’ve always had