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.

felt like a third wheel standing

have a date yesterday? How come

questions made my temples throb. I pinched the bridge of my nose and explained again, “Coincidentally, the person I’m meeting also booked a spot in this tea

here?” Cecilia latched onto the keyword, and she shot Hilary a

if Hilary wasn’t

thought they’d choose the same

off with, “Why don’t you guys

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

quickly chimed in, “Who’s Mr. Temple? Ms. March’s

at me in surprise

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fast and furious, making me feel dizzy. Feeling a wave of discomfort. wash over me, I took a calm breath, “I’m meeting a senior

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

and blurted out, “No wonder you’ve been so secretive, Xaviera. You’re meeting with Professor Yearwood today!”