Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 124

I was just keeping it real here- time was money. Instead of banking on Cecilia and Hogan, I’d rather hit up Timothy,

But the truth could sting, and boy, did it sting. No sooner had I dropped the bomb than Cecilia’s smile froze like a deer in headlights, and Hogan, standing next to her, let out a mocking snort.

Here we are, hair on fire, and Ms. March is still playing moonlight and roses. Talk about being in the mood.”

Gotta hand it to the finance major – he was prominent in using the fancy talk.

I wasn’t looking to start a beef, so I kept it cool and said. “My personal affairs don’t need to be your concern. Mr. Zade

I was about to bounce when Hogan’s icy voice caught up with me. “Xaviera, what’s with the

attitude?

I paused, looked up at Hogan, and heard him say. “We went to bat for you, and you can’t even cough up a thank you? Who are you giving the cold shoulder to?”

my annoyance was that obvious, huh?

at Hogan’s sleeve with a hurt puppy look, saying, “It’s okay,

anger in Hogan’s face seemed to dial down a notch, but the

was still venomous.

“some people just don’t know chalk

Hogan and Cecilia left, and I didn’t exhale until their silhouettes had vanished from my sight. I opened my palm and

car, Timothy gave me a puzzled look and asked,

a smile and said. “Maybe I’m just

I pushed the dishes towards Timothy and

after someone,” supporting his chin. Timothy said

didn’t beat around the bush. “Actually, I invited you to be here because there’s

“Shoot.”

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Chapter 124

Timothy’s eager

a die–hard fan of FreeMan, Do you know he’s got a habit of visiting old towns