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,

understanding.

even further. The foggy weather and light drizzle dampened my spirits. When I woke up, Idris

to the

once- over. He wrinkled his brow and asked, “Were you hanging out

sounded

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

and said, “Aunt Deb was all over me last night, fussing about you. She’s afraid

gossip, I just was not in the mood for this. I changed the subject. “So, what’s the latest on Sophia’s case at

Miller was too hasty, gave her too

a moment, and then asked him, “Is anyone handling Sophia’s funeral arrangements?”

head. “I haven’t been following that. Once the police are done with the autopsy, they usually notify

the mental hospital, but I had

into my office, her eyes bruised and angry, glaring at me.

her, I managed to keep my composure, I

it would you

chair and sat down, her dark eyes fixed on me, she got straight to the point. “A partnership!”

utterly confused. “Partnership?

me stay in Lake City. I promise not to interfere with your life with Idris. I’ll clear up the past with Madam Young,

at her. “The past?