Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 163

Yeah, with Hogan’s ice–cold vibe, no one in their right mind would dare to butt heads

with him.

But would he really kiss Cecilia in front of everyone?

Doubts began to creep up from the bottom of my heart. I lifted my eyelids slightly, and my gaze involuntarily landed on a spot diagonally opposite.

And, as luck would have it, I locked eyes with him again.

Our eyes met, and I felt a tiny quiver in my heart, smoothly averting my gaze without batting an eyelid.

When I looked up again, Hogan was gazing tenderly at Cecilia sitting beside him.

His eyes were soft as water.

Cecilia, with a bashful smile, glanced at Hogan and then quickly looked down.

She was the picture of a shy young girl.

“Kiss her!” someone egged them on, “Timer’s set for three minutes, start the clock!”

The atmosphere got rowdier, but amidst the noisy crowd, I felt an inexplicable heaviness in my chest.

be the booze talking.

onto Hogan’s lap, I quietly stood up and

air hit me in the neck

seen enough of the show; it was time to get

sure enough, there was a

there was a new lead on the FreeMan case,

my god,” Wallis‘ voice was loud and excited, “An hour ago, FreeMan posted two pics in the group. I’ve sent them to your phone. Check out the second one, there’s a cufflink in the shot, super

opened my phone and saw the photo with the

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eerily familiar.

I saw at the party

the gal two FreeMan autographs, come on,

FreeMan?

beat. I followed

in ages,” a crisp voice tinged with annoyance, “I’m warning

was familiar.

was Timothy’s voice.

deal with FreeMan?

I just tipsy