Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 153

Timothy had got a point, but it was not the whole picture. After all, Hogan and I had been going our separate ways for two years now.

Now, the only thing standing between us was the almighty dollar. Straight up, it was all about the benjamins. He was all business, no hard feelings there.

“I’ve got a favor to ask of you.” I said, not wanting to lay eyes on those two in the morning, “Can you help me get discharged?”

“No way.” Timothy shot me down, “I can’t just let you do as you please.”

I hung my head low, spilling the beans, “Honestly, I can’t stand the stench of hospital disinfectant. If I stay here, I’ll probably be up

all

night. Please, help me out.”

I didn’t want a minute more in the hospital.

Seeing my urgency, Timothy hesitated for a while before sighing, “Xaviera, no idea what to do with you.”

Half an hour later, Timothy was helping me back to the hotel. Staring at the cramped budget room, Timothy went silent.

I got it. The guy was a real–deal rich kid; no way he could understand the struggles of us corporate slaves.

“Xaviera, you trekked all the way to Pinecrest Hollow to crash in this dump, all for Freeman? Is it worth it?” He seemed puzzled.

“I’ve got no

and then said, “Aren’t you afraid

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for nothing?”

but I’d still

cookie,” pouting,

Not sure what exactly ticked him off. Maybe he thought chasing pipe dreams was dumb, but what else

up to a few missed calls on my phone; one of them was

dawn. Not sure if it was a butt dial; I hesitated before calling him back.

came through, “About that deal we talked about, I’ve made up my mind.”

in an instant, “Your

willing to share my guest list with you,

such thing

“Shirley’s dragging her feet because at present, she’s got another option.” He said, “And we need to light a fire under

wants me to cut off President Stapleton’s Plan B?” I got straight to the point, “Aren’t you overestimating me a bit?”

as ever, “Her other option is Sean from the Abbott

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Hogan knew about Timothy and Sean’s connection, then getting me to mess

of warmth and loyalty. Betraying a friend like that? Couldn’t

out the terms. How to make a choice, it’s your