He quickly masked his feelings, offering a bright, somewhat forced smile.

“Why bring this up out of the blue? Do you think I was about to confess my feelings for you?”

Lindsey gazed at him and inquired, “You’re… not?”

Sumner’s heart sank, but he feigned indifference.

“No, not at all.

I just wanted you to know that I shared my family story because I consider you a dear friend.

Friends should always be straightforward with each other, don’t you think?”

Lindsey let out a relieved sigh upon hearing this.

She had been worried that Sumner might confess his feelings to her, so she had hastily mentioned having a boyfriend to avoid any awkwardness.

Now she realized she had misunderstood him and scratched her head awkwardly.

“Well, you probably noticed Mrs.

bringing

a relationship, so when you mentioned that

her embarrassment, Lindsey appeared more at

“I’m sorry, Sumner.

I misunderstood you.

me as

know how to face you in

the smile on his lips

asking, “Is your boyfriend the guy who pulled you away

referring to Kristy’s birthday party

didn’t you mention at the

and didn’t have

between me

party was true, but it’s

I never deceived you.

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have occurred between them after the guy took Lindsey away that

suddenly regretted his

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