Facade of Love

Chapter 84 Moore wants to work with me?

His brow furrowed, his face taking on a serious expression. “Why the sudden question?” he asked.

Watching his reaction, I could not quite put my finger on why I felt a lump in my throat, but I asked anyway,

“Moore said that Noah did not treat her right. I want to know, will stand up for her, no matter what?”

He pressed his l*ps together, his black eyes deep and distant. After a while, he finally responded, not directly answering my question, “She’s different.”

you always

A lump formed in my throat again, leaving me unsure whether to laugh or cry. I had been so relieved when he explained his relationship with Moore.

The room fell silent for a long time. Idris looked at me, his black eyes deep and somewhat shadowy. After a while, he finally asked, “Why are you asking me all this all of a sudden?”

I managed a stiff smile and said, “Just curious.”

Seeing my reaction, he sighed, a hint of helplessness in his voice. “Yvette, you’re my wife and always will be.”

I nodded, my voice tired, “Let’s get some sleep. I’m a bit worn out.”

Lying in bed, I turned my back to him, a mix of emotions swirling inside me.

he lay down next to me but did not say

understanding.

day, the temperature in Lake City had dropped even further. The foggy weather and light drizzle

to the Scott Corporation.

I stepped into the office, Maxwell was there, arms crossed, giving me a once- over. He

sounded so

eye roll and replied, slightly annoyed, “Can you talk normally, please? He’s

Deb was all over me last night, fussing about you. She’s afraid you won’t leave Idris because of the kid. You’re not actually thinking like that, are you?”

for some juicy gossip, I just was not in the mood for this.

we suspected. Doctor Miller was too hasty,

and then asked him, “Is

police are done with the autopsy, they usually notify the

a bit downcast. Sophia had helped me in the mental hospital, but I had not been able to save her. Maxwell grunted in agreement. Seeing my low spirits, he did not continue his teasing. The past couple

into my office, her eyes bruised and angry, glaring at me. “Yvette, we need to

her, I managed to keep my composure, I gave her a small smile. “What like to

it would you

down, her dark eyes fixed on me,

utterly confused. “Partnership?

swollen belly, looking at me. “Let me stay in Lake City. I promise not to interfere with your life with Idris. I’ll clear up

my eyes at her. “The