Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 151

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Timothy, I made a quick U–turn to leave. But just a few steps in, I stumbled upon Hogan. standing under the cloister.

With a cigarette between his fingertips, the smoke swirled around to reveal those calm, untroubled eyes.

He was staring right at me. I walked by with a poker face, and as I got closer, I heard him say, “Ms. March, you sure are a busy bee, juggling work and flirting with ease, huh?”

Flirting? I slightly furrowed my brows and replied indifferently, “Takes one to know one.”

If he insisted that there was something going on between Timothy and me, arguing would be pointless. Might as well just play along with his narrative.

But no sooner had I spoken than a cloud of darkness seemed to cross his sharp features, “Xaviera, have I been spoiling you too much?”

Not this line again. I couldn’t help but let out a scoff, “Yeah, right. You go shopping with your girlfriend and still don’t forget to make me run errands. I’m really ‘lucky.”

Hogan shot me a look and sneered, “What, got a problem with that?”

Problem. As if I had any right to have a problem. I did have that much self–awareness, at least.

I

The next second heard Hese

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to.”

I curled my fingers and smiled, “Director Irwin must be waiting. You wouldn’t

walked away, but in my haste, I completely missed the step right in front of me.

caught off guard as Hogan pulled me into his embrace.

as I stood there, dumbfounded, I heard a click from right

about that.” He explained with a smile, “I was just passing by and

two.”

approached us and politely handed over the camera, “You two must be newly in love. From the photo, the affection in your eyes is evidently intense.”

and when I looked at Hogan, I saw

Cecilia’s soft voice suddenly cut through, “Hogan,

sound and saw Cecilia and Shirley standing just a couple

was already too late. The way Hogan

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them now.

strike, “What’s with this tourist shoot? Can’t

here.”

photographer was clearly baffled, looking from me to Hogan and hurriedly apologizing,

nimble; seemed anxious to avoid

with a drooping head, looking as if she were about to cry. Hogan immediately went over to

telling the truth, his tone somewhat urgent, probably worried about a misunderstanding. Cecilia didn’t respond but

has a knack for timing her pains; knows just when to feel

Got to admit, it’s impressive.”

indeed a sudden incident, but thanks to your reminder, I now feel that my foot is not up for continuing the stroll. I’ll head back to the hotel.