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.”

your choice.

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

he ventured, “Why not consider that Madam Young has just come

well for that. She’s all about weighing her options. Even

without a

was quiet for a beat 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

Young, there’s definitely something going on behind the

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,” Maxwell said, leaning back with a

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

sat up straight, all alert. “Yvette, you’re not seriously thinking

I just nodded.

right? How long do 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

my nose, chuckling. “Yeah, it does seem like I’m

use of

look that said ‘I

I had an idea. It was a shame to waste his skills on

I could poke around

up and headed for

you off to?” Maxwell’s voice trailed after me.

downstairs, to catch some sun,” I called

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