Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 175

It was faint, but somehow warmer than when he spoke to me just moments before.

I calmly averted my gaze, thinking about Hogan’s warning, and gently bit down on my back molars.

I focused on how to get Sean on my side.

Logically, after today’s negotiation turned pear–shaped, if I were to rashly approach Sean, I’d probably just be handing him an opportunity to keep stalling, just like Hogan said. So, I needed a go–between.

Someone who could speak to both me and FreeMan.

After mulling it over, I zeroed in on Timothy.

In the afternoon, I showed up at Timothy’s place with all my ducks in a row, but what I didn’t expect was to bump into him on his way out.

The sun–kissed boy was decked out in an all–black windbreaker, a matching cap on his head, and a pair of steampunk goggles that gave him a trendy and cool vibe.

He was also holding a walking stick, looking like he was gearing up for a hike.

Seeing me, he first froze, then anxiously blurted out, “Xaviera, what brings you here?”

down before we even met face to face. So, I had to suck it up and ask,

“Yep.”

soft, carrying an

was sharp. He probably had an inkling why.I was

for a moment and just went with his flow, “It’s a bit of a trek to the trailhead. Mind if I chat with you

scratched his head, his eyes flickering with hesitation.

After all, Sean was his best bud, and he had to consider his friend’s

stance.

I said apologetically, “You go ahead and have

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from behind me, “Why the hell are you so set on teaming up with FreeMan? What’s the big draw?”

in my tracks and turned to face Timothy, only to see the boy looking displeased, with a stubborn spark in his eyes.

time working together, I believe we’ve built a rapport. It makes for an easier transition, saving

thing, how do you explain

left me at a

I heard those words

FreeMan himself would see my answers. How did Timothy find out?

be that Sean shared even such

did Timothy also fully grasp the predicament Sean

I