Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 481 Cajole

She met a young man back when her life was in turmoil, and that lad left a deep impression on her. No matter how much time had passed, she could never forget him.

Max noticed her eyes. They were gleaming, and he had conflicting emotions. At first, he thought she hated him or at least harbored a strong dislike, but when she showed up all smiling, Max tossed his worries behind him. “Thank you. You’ll still remain the best woman I’ve ever met.” We used to be in love.

That brings the conversation to a close. Yelena stood up, ready to leave. “May you keep shining bright for the rest of your life.”

“You too.”

That lifted a weight off Yelena’s shoulder. She heaved a sigh of relief and was about to leave.

“Oh. If he does treat you badly, come to me. I’ll always welcome you.”

“Oh, he won’t ever treat me badly,” said Yelena. There was a hint of pride in her voice, the kind of pride only a woman loved by someone could have.

“Good. Just kidding.”

Yelena came back to the lounge, where Hank was waiting for her. The light shone on him, dragging out a long shadow on the ground.

Slowly, Yelena approached Hank, and Hank smiled. “Done?” Good. That clingy Max isn’t here. His frown went away.

“Yes.” She didn’t elaborate lest it upset Hank.

take you home then.” Hank held

but before they got in the car, Hank bent over,

“What is it?”

think you look

would have rolled her eyes, but when it was Hank, she just thought it was alluring. “It’s getting late. We should go home.” Yelena

upset that she wouldn’t stop pushing him away. Why is she so scared of me? I

air is a little bit

pushing her to

glare, but he

or we’re

so unreasonable.” Yelena mustered up her strength to push him away,

“Alright, you’re off the hook.” He

would let her go just like that, Yelena quickly got in the car, but for some reason, she felt a little

weird movement, Hank was amused.

no. I can’t believe I actually shook my head. Yelena wanted to run away. “I think I should get

on the brakes, his smile wiped off.

you stop all

was because of the talk she

and made some small talk,” Yelena said

“That’s it?”

look at him

trying to run away from me the whole night.” The look on her face says to

“I’m not trying to run. Just

blush, and the sense of unease in his heart lessened. Maybe it’s not what I thought. “Why are