Facade of Love

Chatper 243

Chapter 243 Petty People Are the Biggest Pains

I had totally forgotten that we were supposed to head back to the old manor together today.

The ride was dead quiet. I kept expecting him to scold me and maybe warn me off Charlie, but nothing came. Not a peep.

We got to the old manor late at night.

Stepping out of the car, I blurted out, “Just so you know, Charlie and I are not close.”

He stopped in his tracks, gave me an icy side–eye, and said in that low rumble, “I know.” Seriously? That was that.

He did not say a word, just stepped out of the car and left me standing there, totally confused. I expected him to say something, anything at all.

Nope, not a peep from him was heard. It was kind of weird for me.

I trailed behind him, heading for the yard, but my mind was elsewhere. I did not even notice. when he came to a sudden halt, and bam! I crashed right into his back. He was built like a brick wall, and my face smashed against him. My nose stung, and I clutched it, letting out a sharp hiss of pain.

From above, his voice rumbled, low and controlled, “Lost in thought?”

face all scrunched up, and I managed to look up at him and grumble, “What’s there to think about? I’m just following

he was solid. It hurt so much that I was on the verge of tears. His eyebrows knitted together, indicating he must have seen how much pain I was in, and his voice softened a

back, annoyed, “Why don’t you try getting slammed into? Why are you stopping out of nowhere?”

his mood a bit because he looked less frosty as he glanced over at the inner

followed his look.

hall, there were the Youngs, Madam Young, Mr. Zachary, and their group, plus

he

Jack was a relative from Emily’s side, after all. Maybe he had some business to

that, I did not press on with questions.

stepped into the inner

entered, I could tell something was up. The vibe was just…

looked pale and upset, and Madam Young was clearly at a loss for what to do. As we

rushed over, “Mr. and Mrs. Young, welcome back! Have you guys eaten yet?” Idris

around. His face darkened when he saw us, and he shot up from his chair, storming

voice laced with worry. “Jack, take it easy. Whatever it is,

like a storm cloud, ignoring her and zeroing in on me, despite her

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