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?”

up, and I managed to look up at him and grumble, “What’s there to think about? I’m just following you, aren’t I? Why

was on the verge of tears. His eyebrows knitted together,

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

a bit because he looked less frosty as he glanced over

followed his

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

was he

curiosity crossing my mind. However, I did not pry. Jack was a relative from Emily’s

I did not press on with questions.

stepped into the inner courtyard hall together.

entered, I could tell something was up.

was clearly at a loss for

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

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

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

was like a storm cloud, ignoring her and zeroing in

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