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

understanding.

next day, the temperature in Lake City had dropped even further. The foggy weather and light drizzle dampened my spirits. When

to the

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

sounded

replied, slightly annoyed, “Can you talk normally, please? He’s my husband. What’s

you. She’s afraid you won’t leave Idris because of the kid. You’re not

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

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

then asked him, “Is anyone handling Sophia’s

that. Once the police are done with the autopsy,

you find out when she’ll be buried? I’d like to pay my respects.” I said, feeling a bit downcast. Sophia had helped me in the mental hospital, but I had not been able to save her. Maxwell grunted in

Moore stormed into my office, her eyes bruised and angry, glaring

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

it would you

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

confused. “Partnership? Partnership in

her already swollen belly, looking at me. “Let me stay in Lake City. I promise not to interfere with your life with

at her. “The past?