Heartbreak Brings Mr. Right by PASSION

Chapter 824

He didn’t want her labeled as “the other woman” nor did he wish for her agency to suffer any backlash.

Thus, he and Xiomara orchestrated a spectacle for the online audience.

Despite the sting of Sumner’s harsh words, Lindsey recognized his good intentions.

He had a generous heart and couldn’t bear seeing her downcast.

Yet, with each favor Sumner extended, Lindsey’s discomfort grew.

She feared accumulating a debt of gratitude too vast to ever repay.

Glancing at her watch, she noted the late hour.

After a long stretch and a rub of her aching shoulder, she collected her thoughts and left the office.

Outside, standing by the roadside, Lindsey hoped to hail a taxi when a familiar sedan pulled up.

The window rolled down, revealing Sumner.

Surprised, she instinctively stepped back.

“Looks like you’re burning the midnight oil.

I was just passing through and figured I’d drop you off at your place.

Hop in,” Sumner offered with a friendly smile.

Lindsey bit her lip.

homes were in

make any logistical

to politely decline,

“I’ll catch a taxi.

That’ll be just fine.

”

response caught

I’ve done, you’re going to decline my offer

Lindsey hesitated.

news of you

was a publicity

“I requested photographers.

”

just as she had

Lindsey cut to the

I

at

“Actually, I’m famished.

to grab

supper?” Lindsey raised

you rather marry me?” Sumner

silent, a

by the roadside during a media frenzy

having a supper

Sumner soothed, noticing her