Desires Die Hard

Chapter 53

Was this Evan’s home?

He even called Mdm Henkel his grandmother!

It felt as though Anya was struck by lightning as she trembled briefly.

She had to leave as soon as possible before he started thinking she had deliberately come over to his place!

“I suddenly remembered an appointment. I am so sorry… but I don’t think I can stay for dinner,” said Anya to Mdm Welton as she smiled gently.

Mdm Welton was startled. “What? Why do you suddenly have somewhere to go?”

“Uh… I… I genuinely forgot about it.” Anya was not a good liar, so she would stammerwhen she did. However, there was nothing else she could do now.

“Sigh. What could be so important?” Mdm Welton insisted on Anya staying for dinner. Otherwise, she would not be able to introduce this potential girlfriend to her grandson. “If it is really important, I can get Evan to send you over after dinner.”

Was Evan going to send her home?

Anya almost felt like taking off right away. She did not even want to see him, let alone get a ride from him.

was best for her to

turning down the old lady, “I’m good. I

until you are satisfied,” said Anya before she proceeded to take her purse and leave.

not help feeling disappointed and her face looked a little sad as she said, “Ms. MacMillan, why

to stay for dinner,” said Mdm Welton dejectedly.

Mdm Welton, but Anya could not bear to do it

matriarch from a powerful

the man finally broke his silence. “Why don’t you stay for dinner? I can give you a lift to wherever after

voice did not sound as cold as usual and

probably appearing so friendly because Mdm

in

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check to see if dinner is ready” Evan looked at

her heart

averted her eyes and

quickly left

dining room the moment Anya agreed to stay for dinner. “Thank you so much for agreeing to hang out with an