Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 72

Cecilia was over the moon after hearing my explanation and immediately rang up Hogan. Through the glass door, the cheerful ups and downs of the girl’s sweet and glutinous voice spilled out non–stop.

It was a stark contrast to her earlier stance, where she was giving me the stink eye from outside the pantry.

For some reason, I felt like I’d dodged a bullet.

Thank goodness it didn’t turn into a complete circus.

That would’ve just slowed down my money–making.

Speaking of which, after I sent the lovey–dovey pic to Hogan, he promptly wired me another 2 grand.

Listening to the howling north wind outside the window, I called up my uncle.

“I got paid today, uncle. Swing by my place tomorrow, I wanna pick up a couple of new outfits for auntie.”

He was a real softie when it came to my aunt Grace, and he was always game for spoiling her with new clothes.

We agreed to meet up at the mall.

But wouldn’t you know it, Hilary called shortly after.

of skincare products at home, are you free tomorrow? Join me for a

up, “Sorry, Mrs. Hilary, I’ve already got

let out a disappointed sigh, “Ah well, some other time then,” and hung up pretty decisively.

was blowing her

a bit, but

the next day, I showed up at the mall as planned and browsed through the

thick brown men’s down jacket and

were Sibyl and Cecilia right behind me.

came over all nosy, “Xaviera, picking

smiled and didn’t answer, ready to bounce, but then Sibyl went, “Ms. March,

have

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kids at home?”

was taken aback, and as I looked at Sibyl, her eyes were shining bright on the kids‘ clothes in

for a relative’s kiddo.”

doled out a compliment. “Ms. March, you’re not just a looker

time I’d set

bit of Sibyl

fair and lovely, and Hogan’s such a catch. The baby you two would have is

retorted. “Mom, don’t count your chickens before they hatch.”