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.

then.”

they got in the car, Hank bent over, and Yelena felt a little

“What is it?”

I just think you

thought it was alluring. “It’s getting late. We should go home.” Yelena didn’t want this to go on, or something lustful might happen. She

she wouldn’t stop

Just think the air

so?” Hank was pushing her

shot him a glare, but he didn’t really see it as

me, or we’re

her strength

suddenly didn’t want to tease her anymore, or she might just cry. “Alright, you’re off the hook.” He stood back up so she could take a breather. “Get in.

would let her go just like that, Yelena quickly got in the car, but for some reason, she felt a little disappointed. Because nothing happened? No,

Hank was amused. “What are

actually shook my head. Yelena wanted to run away. “I think I should get a

stepped on the brakes, his smile wiped off. Taken by surprise,

stop all

you really not like being in the same room as me?” Hank thought her trying to run was because of the talk she had with Max, and he felt depressed.

and made some small talk,” Yelena said honestly. He’s

“That’s it?”

quick look at him before starting at the

The look on her face says to stay away from me. Hank was upset

outside the window. “I’m not trying to run.

her blush, and the sense of unease in his heart lessened. Maybe it’s not what I thought. “Why are you uneasy?” he muttered, trying to weasel the