Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 217

I handed her a napkin at the right moment, and as my gaze swept across Cecilia, I noticed the unmistakable surprise in her eyes.

1 quietly averted my eyes, with apology, I said, “Sorry, Director Irwin, I totally forgot to mention it to you before I made the soup, and it’s caused such a big misunderstanding.”

Despite her nervousness, with her fingers tightly clutching the corner of her clothes, Cecilia endeavored to respond, “No, it’s alright. It was my oversight.”

“Enough,” Hilary suddenly jumped in, “Look at you, all spineless. You even called Hogan over. What, are you afraid I will eat you?”

Hearing this, Cecilia grew even more flustered and quickly tried to explain, “I didn’t, I

mean…”

Hilary cut off Cecilia’s words, waving her hand dismissively, “I do want to see how Cecilia would take care of me.”

As soon as Hilary finished, Cecilia’s tears started to flow, pitter–pattering down her face.

Hogan’s brows furrowed at the sight, but before he could say anything, he was interrupted by a sharp look from Hilary, “You may leave first. I’ve got a few words for Xaviera.”

left the hospital room filled with frustration, trailing behind

for a bit, I excused

already asleep, the unease in my chest finally settled

my palms, I felt a sudden chill.

Rivertown, the temperature had already dipped to five

zero.

I thought to myself, betrayal wasn’t

finally dragged myself out

car when I saw

deep drag and slowly exhaled, the smoke swirling around his face, casting a melancholic veil

he agonizing over his complex family

how he looked leading Cecilia out of the

when I heard his deep voice from

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why did you change your mind?”