Chapter 9

“Hogan, talk about a coincidence.” Hilary stuttered while kicking off the conversation, “Xaviera’s back in Rivertown, and she’s got herself a boyfriend.”

Elders sure know how to hit the nail on the head.

But this topic didn’t tickle Hogan’s fancy. He just glanced indifferently at his watch and reminded her, “The auction’s about to start.”

“Shoot, almost forgot why we’re here.” Hilary said enthusiastically, grabbing my hand, “Xaviera, let’s do lunch sometime soon, and bring your boyfriend along so I can give him the once–over.”

Just polite chit–chat. I didn’t take it to heart, just nodded along to play nice.

But Hilary

ry seemed to feel that wasn’t enough, shooting Hogan a look and saying, “Come on, say

something, will you?”

Hogan let out a cold snort, “You two close or something?”

The temperature in the room dropped to freezing in an instant.

But Hogan was right, without him, Hilary and I were like two ships passing in the night.

I found my own way out, “Mrs. Hilary, Mr. Zade, I’ve got to run.”

It took me a moment to muster that line.

god, now

vaguely hear Hilary asking, “Why

was a hint of

throbbing temples and silently headed to the home appliances section.

purifier. The vendor was decent enough to offer free delivery, which

court in the elevator, a lively crowd headed my way, led by

in a black collared jacket over a white tee, dark casual pants,

be told, he didn’t join a big company after college

those tagging along

always been Mr.

say hi

elevator, smiling, “Xaviera, what

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Chapter 9

companions followed suit, their curious eyes on me. One of them joked, “Professor. Yearwood,

his usual humility, “She’s

youngsters straightened up and

were amusing.

bunch scattered like they’d planned it,

been drinking.

lot together, and

getting in, “Aren’t you joining?”

on my way.” I said truthfully, not wanting to burden

stepping out of the car but now holding

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