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?”

at Hogan, feeling surprised

to join in on the nonsense?

with a touch of resignation, and then he addressed Hilary, “Let’s go get

time. I’m tired of it.

not scared of boiling water‘ attitude, which stood in stark contrast to her designer–clad figure.

tough exterior, but he couldn’t bring 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

then did I realize that he was talking

high and mighty.

the one who had been accompanying her to the hospital. So in Hogan’s eyes, I

Mr. Zade,” I gathered my thoughts and said, “My family member’s still in consultation. I’m

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faltered, and he was momentarily at a loss for

maybe even with an ulterior motive. Hilary noticed this and clarified, “Xaviera’s family is ill, and he’s staying at

in promptly, “She’s telling the truth, Mr. Zade. I’ll take my

walked away, but just two

had fainted, pale as