Belle knew she and Wise weren't related by blood, yet she couldn't immediately reveal her current relationship with him. After all, in the eyes of many neighbors, they were siblings, and explaining that would be difficult.
Actually, even if they explained it, people wouldn't accept it quickly unless they moved somewhere new. But there was no place more suitable than Six Street.
Belle's thoughts at this moment were simple. She didn't need to stay in the public eye. She only needed Wise to love her and stay with her. That was enough.
Anby hurried to the video store as soon as she heard the news. The moment she walked into the first-floor room, she noticed Belle sitting on the sofa.
Her delicate face looked tired and her whole demeanor appeared slightly weak.
"Belle? I heard you weren't feeling well. Are you sick?" Anby stepped forward, asking with concern.
This gentle and considerate side of Anby also increased Belle's good impression of her.
Anby really knew how to care for people. If her brother ever got together with her, he would be in good hands. With a personality like hers, any conversation with her would surely be enjoyable.
'Perhaps we three together can...'
Just as Belle was having some slightly dangerous thoughts, Wise on the other side came out of the kitchen, holding a bowl.
"Hmm? Anby is here already? Perfect, I made some soup. You should sit down and have some with Belle."
After noticing Anby, Wise first placed the bowl in his hand on the table in front of Belle, then turned around and went into the kitchen to prepare a portion for Anby as well.
Anby nodded in response, not refusing, though she was a little puzzled as to why they were drinking soup at this time. It was still early for lunch, and drinking soup at this hour was indeed a bit strange.
After watching Belle slowly sip the soup, Anby noticed the bowl was filled with nourishing ingredients.
'Maybe Wise prepared it especially for Belle because she wasn't feeling well?'
As the thought crossed her mind, Wise approached with a bowl, handed her the food, and sat between them.
"Brother, the soup you made is delicious. Anby, you should try it quickly too."
"Hmm, thank you, it really tastes good."
Encouraged by Belle, Anby took a sip and offered the same praise.
"You two are praising me so much I'm getting a little embarrassed. Do you want more? There's still some in the pot."
"I do. And brother, you should eat as well," Belle replied.
"Alright, alright, I will. Anby, do you want another bowl?"
"Since you made the soup, I'll have another."
Although Anby's words were a bit strange, Wise still walked into the kitchen with the bowl.
However, as soon as he entered the kitchen, Belle immediately seized the opportunity, looked at Anby beside her, and then went straight to the point.
"Anby, you really like my brother, don't you?" she asked with a teasing smile.
"Eh?! Yes, that's right…"
Anby clearly didn't expect Belle to ask this so suddenly, but after reacting, she still nodded in affirmation.
"Is that so? Then how far has your relationship progressed? Are you already dating?" Belle inquired with a playful smile.
"This…"
Although it was a bit embarrassing to be asked this for the first time, Anby still managed to explain the situation.
"I see, so it was just a few kisses, hugs, and dates, that's all?"
"That's all? Is that not enough? These are almost all the things shown in movies, well, except for the final step of sleeping together," Anby spoke with her calm tone, yet her cheeks blushed slightly.
"Alright, then do you want to take your relationship with my brother a step further?"
After hearing Belle's words, Anby thought for a moment and nodded decisively.
She spoke very directly, "Hmm, if possible, I want Wise to sleep with me."
Wise, who had just walked out of the kitchen, happened to hear that sentence and nearly tripped. Belle was also astonished by Anby's bold declaration.
'Wow she really is bold!' Both of them thought this, but it was clearly not the case.
"...in my room, or in his room."
Only after Anby finished the complete sentence did the two of them understand the true meaning.
One could only say not to take a big breath when speaking, especially when saying such misleading words.
"Oh, is that so? So that's what you mean by taking it a step further. Uh, it seems there's no problem; Anby is just like that, after all, haha," Belle laughed awkwardly.
Yes, how could a pure girl like Anby comprehend the deeper implications of Belle's previous words?
When Anby said "sleeping," she likely meant only a simple, innocent sleepover.
"Uh, Belle, Anby, what are you two talking about? I think I just heard something incredible," Wise asked, feigning not hearing what they said earlier.
"N-No, nothing, brother. It's just that Anby wants to sleep with you!" Belle hesitated slightly before speaking for Anby.
Anby, beside her, also blushed and felt shy because of her words, but even so, she still looked at Wise with a serious expression.
"Hmm, if Wise doesn't mind…" Anby said, not daring to stare at Wise.
"Well, this…"
"Hmm? Anby is such a good girl, willing to throw herself at you, and you're still hesitating, brother?" Belle said, giving him a wink.
"No, I…"
"It's okay, Belle. If Wise isn't willing now, I…"
"Wait a minute, Anby, don't be sad yet. I don't mean I'm unwilling."
Seeing Anby looking sad, as if she was about to cry, Wise immediately panicked and comforted her.
Anby, seeing this, quietly gave a thumbs-up to Belle and smiled inwardly at the success of their plan.
Belle nodded and left to rest, still tired and clearly needing more sleep. Before going, she didn't forget to close the door.
Because she had slept in Wise's room the day before and woke up late, the bed sheets hadn't been changed yet. In the end, she went back to her own room to sleep.
Meanwhile, on the first floor, Anby had already thrown herself into Wise's arms.
"Wise…" She spoke softly.
"Hmm, what's wrong, Anby?" Wise asked, caressing her cheek.
"Awnn…" Anby yawned and nestled closer.
"Hmm? Anby?"
Wise looked at the girl in his arms with some disbelief. She was now sleeping, completely defenseless.
'Well, this was just like Anby'