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.”

knots hearing him say it again. I curled my fingers and smiled, “Director Irwin must be waiting. You wouldn’t want to keep the lady worrying, Mr.

but in my haste, I completely missed

as Hogan pulled me into his embrace. It was so unexpected and took

as I stood there, dumbfounded, I heard a click from right in front and

“I was just passing by and couldn’t help but capture this intimate moment between you

two.”

must be newly in love. From

when I looked at Hogan, I saw awkwardness on his

bit discomforted, Cecilia’s soft voice suddenly cut through, “Hogan, Xaviera, what are you

Shirley standing

already too late. The way Hogan had held

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them now.

this tourist shoot? Can’t you see? What couple? The real girlfriend is right

here.”

Hogan and hurriedly apologizing, “Oh, I’m so sorry, my bad. I’ll delete

nimble; seemed anxious to avoid

drooping head, looking as if she were about to

was telling the truth, his tone somewhat urgent, probably worried about a misunderstanding. Cecilia didn’t respond but her face looked even more aggrieved than

sure has a knack for

to admit, it’s impressive.”

flattered. It was indeed a sudden incident, but thanks to your reminder, I now feel that my foot is not up for continuing the stroll.