Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 204

I have no clue when Hogan snuck up behind me. When I looked up, all I saw was a man looking worn out with a hint of dark circles under his eyes.

A rare sight of dishevelment.

Looks like this afternoon’s tea party made both him and his mom feel a bit queasy.

As he got closer, those brooding eyes of his swept over my face and landed on Hilary’s.

“Aren’t you supposed to be having heart troubles? How do you still have the energy to chit–chat?” he said.

Though his words weren’t exactly kind, there was a clear hint of yielding in Hogan’s tone.

Having picked up on it, Hilary plopped down on the reception chair nearby, with his chin up, and said, “Don’t worry about me. After all, with Ms. Irwin in the picture, my own son couldn’t care less if I dropped dead.”

She then turned her head away, acting every bit the spoiled brat.

Seeing this, Hogan slightly furrowed his brows, and had his gaze suddenly shift to me as he said. “She doesn’t know her own limits, and you’re joining in on the nonsense?”

surprised and

done to join in

waiting,” Hogan said with a touch of resignation, and then he addressed Hilary, “Let’s go get that check–up done.”

same old routine every time. I’m tired of it. Whoever wants to get checked up

‘I’m not scared of boiling water‘ attitude, which stood in stark contrast

himself to be too harsh on Hilary. Figuring it was their family business and none of mine, I was about to take my leave when I heard his stern voice, “Why are you

did I realize that he was talking

and mighty.

of check–ups, and true that I was the one who had been accompanying her to the hospital. So in Hogan’s eyes, I was still the Xaviera March at his beck and call,

“My family member’s still

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expression faltered, and he was momentarily at a loss for

deliberately reaching out to Hilary, maybe even with an ulterior motive. Hilary noticed this and clarified, “Xaviera’s family is ill, and he’s staying at the inpatient

“She’s telling the truth, Mr. Zade. I’ll take my leave now.”

I turned and walked away, but just two steps

saw that Hilary had fainted, pale as