Cupid’s Arrow Hit On Me by Mr. Adeel

Chapter 1229

Zachary’s scorching lips could touch Serenity’s cheek if she cocked her head back.

Putting down the flowers, Serenity stripped his arms from around her, stood up, and turned around to meet him face–to–face.

“I asked. Shawn came back because his mother wasn’t feeling well. He took two days off and combined with the weekend, he had four days to visit his mom.

“He thought about dropping in to see Jas since he was passing by the bookshop. He didn’t come for me.

“Jas told me that Shawn called her before coming to see if I was at the shop. He only came when he was sure I was not there. I ran into him when he was about to leave. We didn’t talk for more than five minutes.

“Harry and Milo were outside watching. You know your bodyguards will be on your side if anything does happen.”

Serenity helplessly pinched his face. “Oh, you. You’re always jealous. I told you that I see Shawn as a younger brother. I don’t have that kind of feeling for him.”

Taking her pinching hand, Zachary leaned his face into her palm and looked deeply into her eyes. He murmured in a raspy voice, “I mind that you and Shawn know each other for many years. He had a lot more time with you than I did. Not to mention, he loved you too.”

we’ve been friends for more than a decade.

would bring up the fact that she knew Shawn before him when jealousy reared its ugly

lips

had no control over time. If he did, he would turn back time

that he could not shake off the ill feelings, Serenity softened her voice and pacified him. “Shawn has moved on, babe. Shawn may be the first to know me, and our friendship dates back years, but you will

can have decades with me if I die in my eighties. Isn’t that longer than

said, “We’ll live

added, “You say Shawn’s name

won’t call him by his name.

soothe him. “Now

not to see

him. He’s rarely

me babe.” Zachary was

usually addressed him as Zachary or Mr. York. It was only when