Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 186

Hogan had seen my grandma, and boy, was that a day to remember.

It was early in my sophomore year when my grandma, who had never left our small town, decided to venture out for the first time. She came to Rivertown, lugging a bag of freshly picked walnuts.

To save on travel costs, she arrived at the station late at night, when there was an pouring rain. Hogan and I were just stepping out of the library when I got the call. I was thrilled and at a loss all at once, but Hogan didn’t hesitate. He made the snap decision to head to the train station with me.

Taking her to dinner and getting her lodged – Hogan went all out that day, he took care of everything like it was his second nature. It was so heartfelt that I almost thought he truly had a thing for me back then.

A few years passed, and it’s like a whole different world. How times change.

“She’s not doing too well,” I said casually; my voice was so light as if I was talking about someone else’s grandmother.

As he heard that, Hogan’s expression softened, and even his grip on my wrist loosened a bit. “You didn’t mention it that day,” he said.

That day. He must be referring to that time in the president’s office at Rainbow Capital

him now? His tone seemed laced with a tinge of guilt.

a heart of stone, actually feel

sensed an opportunity and quickly said, “I need money for my

up at me with a puzzled tone, “Is it

saw a hint of softness in Hogan’s gaze that

ago.

unexpectedly uncomfortable, I swallowed hard and replied. “You didn’t give me a chance to explain that

intense stare never left me, which made my heart race.

I

how much Hogan’s conscience weighed, and whether a sliver of guilt might sway

two seconds,

I felt my breath bated; Finally I heard Hogan remark, “Ms. March, your acting skills have

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to meet his sharp, hawk–like eyes.

wanted to escape this intense atmosphere, but Hogan had me