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.

down next to me but did not say anything more, sharing

understanding.

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

headed to the Scott

was there, arms crossed, giving me a once- over. He wrinkled his brow and asked, “Were you hanging out with Idris last night?”

sounded so strange.

him an eye roll and replied, slightly annoyed, “Can you talk normally, please? He’s my husband. What’s this about

annoyance and said, “Aunt 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

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

the conversation turned serious, so did he. “It’s all sorted out now, pretty much as we suspected. Doctor Miller was too hasty, gave her too much medication,

asked him, “Is anyone handling Sophia’s funeral

following that. Once the police are done with the

said, feeling a bit downcast. Sophia had helped me in the mental hospital, but I had not been able to

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

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

it would you

pulled up a chair and sat down, her dark eyes fixed on me, she got straight to the

utterly confused. “Partnership?

“Let me stay in Lake City. I promise not to interfere with your life with Idris.

my eyes at her.