Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 155

Yeah, with his dashing good looks, no matter where he went, he was probably a chick magnet.

I knew when to make an exit, but then, in the next second, that crisp

voice came from behind me, “Xaviera, why are you only coming down now? You had me waiting, which was quite the ordeal.”

The latter part, Timothy seemed to have put on a bit of an act, sounding kind of overdone. I turned around, puzzled, just in time to see Timothy breeze past a group of pretty girls and stride towards

1. me.

“You…”

“Xaviera,” Timothy cut me off, suddenly grabbed my sleeve, and said, “I know I messed up; can you please not be mad?”

The girls behind him were visibly displeased. They were giving me the stink eye, their annoyance and irritation practically spilling out.

Seemed like Timothy planned on using me as a human shield. Sure enough, before long, the three girls left with a sour look in their eyes, obviously not happy about it.

from Timothy’s grip, saying, “You overplayed it a

chuckled, his nonchalant attitude coming through, “Xaviera, are you complimenting

a face full of indignation, and here he was now, all smiles and jokes. Talked about a fast mood swing.

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decided not to dwell on it, “I heard the

“Are you offering to treat

wolfing down the food

of him.

be honest, I was surprised. I didn’t think a rich young man

a down–to–earth eatery.

contentedly wiped the corner of his mouth and said, “I wasn’t lying; I really did come

how he kept called

“Something up?”

I bring a date.” Timothy said, batting

just worked out – the very details of the party

up? Not convenient for you?”

torn. I never thought I’d have a stroke of luck fall right into my lap. But I