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

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

ventured, “Why not consider that Madam Young has

about weighing her options. Even if she did decide I’m a better match for Idris than Moore, she would not just

without a reason.”

before saying, “So, you think Madam Young’s being nice because Moore’s become a problem for the Youngs, and she’s hoping you’ll help get rid

“I don’t know for sure, but knowing Madam Young, there’s definitely something

digging. There’s no secret that can stay hidden forever. A little sleuthing and you’ll get to the bottom of it,” Maxwell said, leaning back

silent, just a small smirk playing on my

I did not make a peep, he turned to 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 goose chase, are you? You want

I just nodded.

mighty here. Plus, I’ve got a

my nose, chuckling.

best use of your talents.”

look that said ‘I can’t believe you‘ and

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

maybe I could poke around for some

I got up

to?” Maxwell’s voice

catch some sun,” I

to meet his surprised gaze. “It’s packed, catch the