Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 197

I gave a sly smirk and said, “Yep, he should be here any minute now.

“Oh, really?” Hilary seemed to realize her own bluntness; she shot me an awkward look and tugged at the corner of her mouth.

Just as I was about to kill the conversation, Cecilia’s sweet, mushy voice suddenly burst into my ears, “Huh? Xaviera? Is that really you?”

I glanced sideways and immediately spotted Cecilia and Sibyl heading our way.

Ironically, the mother–daughter duo were also decked out in Chanel suits. Cecilia, petite as she was, couldn’t quite pull off the haute couture look, but she made it work okay. Sibyl was another story, though.

Her hair tips, dyed with some cheap blonde hair dye, clashed horribly with the chic elegance of Chanel.

I caught Hilary’s eyebrows twitching almost imperceptibly.

As they got closer, Cecilia politely introduced Sibyl to Hilary. Sibyl grinned; her smile was so wide it almost reached her ears.

like a third wheel

overheard Sibyl asking. “Didn’t Ms. March have a date yesterday? How come she’s free to drop by today? Is this some kind of surprise for

explained again, “Coincidentally,

she shot Hilary a look before saying with a beaming smile, “That’s quite

tone was so bland; I bet if Hilary wasn’t around, Cecilia wouldn’t even bother with

blame her entirely; who would have thought they’d choose the

off with, “Why don’t you guys go ahead?

for?” Cecilia, not seem ready to leave, ventured, “Is it Mr. Temple?”

in, “Who’s Mr.

sensed something was up, so she looked at me in surprise and asked, “Xaviera, you got

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at me fast and furious, making me feel dizzy. Feeling a wave of discomfort.

Ice water into boiling water; all three of them immediately clammed up,

hand excitedly, and blurted out, “No wonder you’ve been so secretive, Xaviera. You’re meeting