Facade of Love

Chapter 207 In the Mood for Something Sweet

That comment should’ve been no big deal, but it left me feeling a bit off. I could not quite figure out why, so I just smiled and let the conversation drop.

I was just trying to figure out if I should scramble for another conversation starter when Inch emerged from the bathroom. No one was with him, so I quickly asked, “Everything’s okay with Idris, right?”

Inch gave a nod. Before he could say anything, Idris appeared, looking as chill as ever with those sharp, clear eyes of his.

I could not help but go over and check on him. “You good?”

He gave a slight shake of his head, his gaze shifting to Charlie, who was sitting in his wheelchair. The two guys locked eyes–one towering over the other, and the other coolly looking up. It was like an epic standoff where neither would back down.

The vibe was kind of tense, so I bit my lip and reached to give Idris’s sleeve a little tug. I was about to make introductions, but then it hit me–they probably knew of each other already. Plus, Idris and I were no longer a thing, so it felt weird trying to play the middleman.

As I was mulling it over, Charlie suddenly said, “Ms. Scott, your buddy’s here, so we’ll head out. Let’s catch up some other time.”

I nodded and shot Inch a look, and he gave me a reassuring smile before wheeling Charlie

away.

his brow creasing ever so slightly, something flickering

you have beef with Mr.

looked back at me, his dark eyes steady.

would come with me to

would not end

in a half–smile. “It’s just… his eyes. They remind me of something.

way? Idris rarely spoke badly of people he did not know well.

like Idris did. I took a beat and noticed that we were drawing looks from people going in and out

guess it was his drop–dead gorgeous

I said, “It’s late. We should

a

I had this nagging feeling

drinking, so it was up to me to drop him

the Mood

2/2

Ever since the divorce, I

and massaging his forehead like he

engine, and we made