Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 127

I was suddenly at a loss for words. My gut was screaming that this President Stapleton was no ordinary Joe.

Sure enough, the very next second, I heard Shirley say, “I bet it’s Ms. March’s first time here at Pinecrest Hollow. Since we’re so fated, let me show you around and soak in the beauty of this place, shall we?”

On the surface, her words seemed super friendly, but thinking about Shirley’s relationship with Cecilia, I tactfully responded, “I really appreciate your offer, President Stapleton, but I was just planning on wandering around a bit, so no need to,”

“President Stapleton is being so hospitable.” A chilly voice cut me off, “Ms. March, it’s not good to decline.

That was Hogan speaking. With a casual tone, he just went ahead and made the decision for

1. me.

As sharp as he was, could he not see Shirley’s animosity towards me? I felt a bit miffed and when I looked up at Hogan, he seemed totally unfazed, not a hint of any other emotion, pretty innocent–looking.

I said calmly, “Well, then, I guess I should just roll

Star after all. Rubbing shoulders with her might just let me dig

gotta think big in

tickets checked, the four of us set out for our hike, with Hogan and Shirley leading the pack, and Zachary and I tagging along behind. All the

to form, didn’t talk much but didn’t

kitten, then Shirley was a seductive little vixen, and with those long legs. slender waist, and curves in

it over, I couldn’t just waste my time playing third wheel, so when we reached the first viewing deck, I took the hint and said, “Mr. Zade,

truth; ever since that incident. I haven’t been the same. Climbing mountains and

a shame; the sea of clouds up here is famous. But

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