Defying Fate: The Unstoppable Eileen by Lopez family's

Chapter 164

The thermal box was stuffed with grilled chicken wings.

Eileen walked over, glanced at the box, then at Egbert. “Where’s Aaron?” she asked.

Egbert didn’t answer, he just opened the box.

Instantly, the aroma filled the office.

Eileen swallowed hard, her mouth practically watering. But she remembered she was a woman of principle. “Don’t think you can tempt me with food. I won’t falter!” she declared.

Five minutes later.

Eileen held a chicken wing, gnawing until every bit of meat was gone, even chewing the bone before tossing the remains into the trash.

Egbert handed her a napkin, helping wipe the grease from her lips. “Take your time,” he said.

Eileen let him wipe her mouth, baring her teeth in protest. “I’m a woman of principle! I’m still mad at you!”

“Uh-huh,” Egbert responded softly, holding a straw-filled cup of juice to her lips. “Freshly squeezed.”

Eileen took a big gulp.

Tart and sweet. Yum!

She ate chicken wings and sipped juice until more than half of the box was gone. Finally, she looked up at Egbert. “Will there be more tomorrow?”

Egbert paused, then smiled. “As long as you want it.”

Eileen was pleased but feigning anger she taunted, “Didn’t you say you wouldn’t save any for me?”

“Indeed,” Egbert got up.

He took a dry towel from Eileen’s washbasin, standing behind her, drying her damp hair as he said, “But I couldn’t bear it.”

“Bear what?” Eileen turned to ask.

“I couldn’t bear disappointing you,” Egbert looked into her eyes.

Eileen was stunned.

fell silent.

at Egbert’s face.

same. He just looked at her.

to gnaw

the wings and juice, Eileen got up

up her washbasin. “I’m leaving.”

Egbert said calmly.

Eileen’s frown deepened.

and down before blurting out, “Egbert,

“How

weird. You’ve been extra sweet and attentive. Are you…”

“What?” he asked in a

not hiding something, are you?!” Eileen exclaimed.

Egbert was speechless.

was a

not actually hiding

deep breath,

out! What are you hiding from me? Say it!” Eileen

that was clutching his collar. His warm palm

for a moment, then slowly said, “There is indeed something

her eyes. “What?”

“I…”

of keys, a puzzled look on

froze at Aaron’s appearance.

boss around, she let go, stepping aside and lowering her head,

she was checking the office doors were locked. But someone was in

it when she left.

scratched her head. She looked at Egbert, then Eileen, recalling what she had just

man and a woman

a moment, she ventured, “Were you two…

“No! We

the empty thermal box

“Why would you eat in

She shot

mistake,” Egbert admitted. “I’m

them suspiciously before raising her keys. “I’m locking up.”

grabbed her washbasin and headed