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.”

life, your choice. Why worry about what she thinks?”

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

consider that Madam Young has just come to see how great you are and wants to

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

without

think Madam Young’s being nice because Moore’s become a problem

bit my l*p, exhaling softly. “I don’t know for sure, but knowing Madam Young, there’s definitely something

of cake. Wanna know what went down? Just ask around. And if that doesn’t cut it, do a little digging. There’s no secret that can stay hidden forever. A little sleuthing and you’ll get to the bottom of it,”

just a small smirk playing on my

alert. “Yvette,

I just nodded.

been in Lake City? I barely know a thing about the high and mighty here. Plus, I’ve got

rub my nose, chuckling. “Yeah,

of

that said ‘I can’t believe you‘

a bit snubbed, I still had to chuckle. I had an idea. It was a shame to waste his skills on such

poke around for

I got up and headed for

off to?” Maxwell’s

to catch some sun,” I called back, stepping

him back, tilting my head to meet his surprised gaze. “It’s packed, catch the next one.” And with that, I