Facade of Love

Chatper 250

Chapter 250 Overconfidence

I froze, my breath catching for a moment. His unexpected compliment sent my heart racing, and I fumbled over

my words. “You… what are you even saying?!”

He let out a soft laugh and handed me a glass of water with ease. “Keep doing what you are doing. Don’t let anyone’s words make you second–guess your own feelings.”

Me?

What was he on about? I frowned at him, feeling annoyed. “You aren’t subtly criticizing me for not giving Emily enough respect, are you?”

“Shh!” He stood up and flicked my forehead, which made me wince and shoot him a glare.

He explained, “Can’t you tell the difference between a compliment and an insult? Sure, you can give respect, but not like that. Christina has pushed my buttons one too many times. If it were not for certain considerations, she would not even be worthy to speak to you.”

When did he get so full of himself?

I looked at him, pretending to be unimpressed, I refrained from arguing, however. After a brief silence, I ventured, “Is Christina going to end up behind bars?” Idris’s dark gaze met mine, narrowing slightly. “Do you want her to be locked

יילקוו

she not face the consequences? It’s not like I can decide her fate. That’s not up to me.”

“Jail would

mood. The

room. When I came to, he was sitting by my bed, totally absorbed in some papers. Whatever he was reading must have ticked him off because he scrunched up his

felt my stare, or it was out of habit, but

t expected him to catch my gaze, and it was too late to look away. Our eyes met, and he was taken aback

on my lips. “I’m good, not

chat fizzled out

was supposed to get a doctor to check on

paleness was just from the shock of the mountain ordeal.

paused, looking down at me. After a brief hesitation, he sighed.

doctor came, gave me the once–over, and confirmed I was all good and just needed some

in, I turned to Idris. “Grandma’s still under the weather. You should be with her. I have rested and I am feeling a lot better. I can check out now. Don’t

met my eyes. “Okay,

nodded, sealing the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255