Facade of Love

Chapter 362 Charlie’s Here Too

In a flash, before I could even close the app, someone had already hit ‘like‘ on my post. Surprised, I figured it was a misclick, but when I checked, it was Idris.

When did he start using social media so late at night?

I remembered he was not a fan of social media and usually did not have them installed on his phone. Why the sudden like?

Weird as it was, I was not nosy enough to ask.

After a long, exhausting day, I was tired.

I hit the bed and was out like a light in no time.

The next morning.

Early to bed, early to rise. I woke up, pulled back the curtains, and let the cozy sunlight flood the room, instantly lifting my spirits.

It had been dark when I got here yesterday, but now, in the daylight, the sky was a clear blue, not the foggy haze of Lake City. It was an endless, vibrant blue, a stark contrast to Lake City’s barren trees and scattered leaves. Here, it was like stepping into another realm, with lush trees and wildflowers everywhere.

really did have its

zoning out at the window for a bit, I headed down for breakfast.

not around much. However, I bumped into her and Emily in the dining room. They spotted me and

seats, she casually checked in on me, wondering if I had gotten a good night’s sleep and if

botanical garden. She explained that while most cities start to look a bit gloomy this time of year, Tully City was an exception. Thanks to its warm climate, the greenery here thrived all year

and Madam Young was on

showed up. Idris was all bright–eyed, obviously having slept well last night. Liam, on the other hand, had dark shadows

managed a stiff nod. I shot him a quick, sympathetic smile in

Instead, I found myself watching Emily as she peeled shrimp for Ash, not even glancing Liam’s way. There appeared to have been some drama

flicking to the shrimp I had been eyeing in

get a chance to say no before a

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turned heads our

years, and we were always pretty formal with each other, especially in front of others. This shrimp thing was out

deal out of it, despite it being unusual. They just gave us a quick look

I just focused on the shrimp Idris had peeled for me, while he seemed totally oblivious to

would be too full to eat anything else. I glanced over at him and

nodded subtly, and asked, “What’s on your mind to