Facade of Love

Chapter 201 Tagging Along as a Third Wheel?

I left it at that.

We chatted for a bit, and then I got ready to head out.

Inch broke the silence. “Ms. Scott, are you free next week?”

Without thinking, I replied, “I’m not sure yet. What’s up?”

He gave a small smile. “Well, Charlie’s been cooped up at home recovering. It’s pretty boring for him, and I was thinking of taking him out for a bit. But I’m not sure where to go. You’re from Lake City, so I figured if you were available, maybe you could show us around?”

I hesitated, then chuckled. “I’ve lived here all my life, but, to be honest, I’m not exactly the adventurous type. There’s a lot to do in Lake City, but I’ve barely checked any of it out.”

Then I remembered the vacation island Emily had mentioned. “Anyway, it’s been pretty chilly here lately, not the best for hanging out. You might want to take Mr. Yates over to Tully City. They’ve got this vacation island, and the weather’s great.”

“Are you coming with us?” Inch asked, his eyes lighting up with hope.

I shook my head, still smiling. “My schedule’s up in the air for next week, so I can’t make any promises right now. We’ll just have to play it by ear. If I’m free, I’d love to join you guys.”

“Okay, it’s a deal,” Inch said, his smile lighting up his face. “I’ll chat with Charlie about it soon.” He was on the younger side, and he usually kept a straight face when we talked. Right now, his smile transformed him, making him look even more striking. He was already a looker, and that fresh, youthful vibe that just made you feel better without him even needing to try.

myself smiling back and gave a nod.

our chat, and he did not grill me with any more questions. After we said our goodbyes, I

head back to Sweety’s apartment when something caught my eye–a familiar black

door swung open. It looked like the people inside did not want to say goodbye. The woman turned and

not quite see the man’s face from where I was, but he seemed to say something to her with a

walk into the complex. I just stood there

of me and did a double–take, then tried to act like everything was normal. “Were you waiting for me? Have you eaten yet?”

her,

stayed quiet, she held up the pastries she had with her. “I saw

Tagging Along as a

remembered you liked them, so I picked them up. I’m such a

‘silence, just

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in, but I stepped back. Her brow creased with concern.

in the car was Liam, right?” I finally burst, my voice colder

freaking out? I was just out

a weird mix of feelings churning inside me. I took a deep breath and asked, Did you

insisted, “It was totally out of the