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?”

managed to look up at him and grumble, “What’s

knitted together, indicating he must have seen how much pain I

slammed into? Why are you stopping

lightened his mood a bit because he looked less frosty as he glanced over

his look.

Madam Young, Mr.

was he

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

not press on

and I stepped into the inner courtyard hall together.

moment we entered, I could tell something was up. The vibe was

clearly at a loss for what to

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

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

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

a storm cloud, ignoring her and zeroing

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