Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 42

Chapter 42

I took a deep breath and said with a straight face, “Madam, since everything has been cleared up, don’t you think you owe us an apology?”

The woman who was about to leave the scene spun around in shock, fixed her gaze on me. said, “Apologize for what? You just can’t let it go, huh?”

and

She had this bossy attitude, as if we were the ones causing trouble on purpose.

I shielded Jason by my side and insisted, “You need to apologize to my uncle.”

The woman rolled up her sleeves, ready to retort, but was interrupted by a new voice.

“Mom, what’s going on here?”

That voice sounded so familiar.

I followed the sound and immediately saw the Maybach parked on the side of the road.

And there were Hogan and Cecilia, standing in front of the car.

Hogan was carrying two bottles of expensive wine, looking exactly like a son–in–law visiting for the first time.

Suddenly, it hit me why the location of my uncle’s workplace had seemed familiar at first glance.

here

this middle–aged woman was Cecilia’s

up to me and asked in surprise. “Xaviera, what

adjusted her slightly ill–fitting Chanel jacket. and said, “Cecilia, is this

to normal, saying, “Yes,

at me, her tone noticeably warmer, “Ms. March, I don’t know

off as someone who can’t take a step back even when I’m in the right.

to work here, I decided to downplay the situation, “It’s

quickly shifting her gaze to Hogan, smiling as she said. “Cecilia, is this Mr.

Chapter 42

sharp, and with his striking features, it made Sibyl smile from ear to ear.

there weren’t many future mothers–in–law who wouldn’t be

humble demeanor of a prospective son–in–law, politely greeting her, “Hello, Mrs. Sibyl.”

realized and grabbed his arm, saying, “We have

want to leave, glaring fiercely at Hogan.

and he wasn’t

aware of the challenging

a cold sweat, and could only plead, “Uncle, I’m hungry.”

by lightning, reluctantly looked away, and

was the first thing I said when I

blue. Cecilia offered, “Xaviera, if you don’t mind, why don’t we have lunch at my place? My dad’s

was at a loss for

was she up to, inviting

was probably just being polite, especially in front of