Facade of Love

Chapter 159 Testing the Waters

My heart did a little fl*p–flop. When did he even get there?

“You…” I barely got the word out.

Idris just turned on his heel, his face an icy mask, and left without a word.

I was at a loss for words, turned back to Maxwell, and snapped, “Why didn’t you give me a heads–up about him?”

Maxwell shrugged, all innocence. “I only just spotted him too. Plus, you said you were over him, right? Why should it bug you if he’s mad?”

Oh.

That did make sense.

“Okay, so you mentioned something about Madam Young. What’s that about?” I asked, my curiosity piqued.

I was not keen on gossiping about this stuff, but maybe if I shared, Maxwell could see something I did

not.

I decided to just spill it. “Madam Young’s been acting like she’s trying to play matchmaker with me and Idris lately.”

made a face. “It’s your life, your choice. Why worry about what she thinks?”

now. It’s just… she had an accident, and pushing Idris for a divorce at a time like this just doesn’t feel right. But that’s not what’s bugging me. What I can’t wrap my head around is Madam Young. She was dead set against me and Idris before, and she’d have been thrilled if we split. Now, out of the blue, she’s playing Cupid for us. And then there’s Moore. She was not exactly his biggest fan before, but she did not hate him. Yet, the other day, I stumbled upon them, and it was like they were at war. What’s going on that’s got Madam Young so gung–ho about me staying with Idris and suddenly so against

he ventured, “Why not consider that Madam Young has just come to see how great you are and wants to keep you

Young too well for that. She’s all about weighing her options. Even if she did decide I’m a better match for Idris than Moore, she would

without

saying, “So, you think Madam Young’s being nice because Moore’s become a problem for the Youngs, and she’s

Young, there’s

no secret that can stay hidden forever. A little sleuthing and you’ll

him a side–eye, keeping silent, just a small smirk playing on my

me, and seeing my silent smile, he suddenly sat up straight, all alert. “Yvette, you’re not seriously thinking of sending me on this wild

I just nodded.

you think I’ve been in Lake City? I barely know a thing about the high and mighty here. Plus, I’ve got a mountain of work back at Scott Corporation. And now you want

my nose, chuckling. “Yeah, it

of your talents.”

a look that said ‘I can’t believe you‘ and muttered,

to chuckle. I had an idea. It was a shame to waste

but maybe I could poke around for some info myself.

got up and

you off to?” Maxwell’s voice trailed

downstairs, to catch some sun,” I called back, stepping into

surprised gaze. “It’s packed,