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

before they got in the car, Hank bent

“What is it?”

think you look good

thought it was alluring. “It’s getting late. We should go home.” Yelena didn’t want this to go

Hank was a little upset that she wouldn’t stop

think the air is a little bit

so?” Hank was pushing her

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

or we’re not

mustered up her strength to

cry. “Alright, you’re off the hook.” He stood back up so

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

her weird movement, Hank was amused. “What are you

Yelena wanted to run away. “I think I

on the brakes, his smile wiped off. Taken by surprise, Yelena almost bumped

stop all of

Hank thought her trying to run was because of the

me to be happy and made some small talk,” Yelena

“That’s it?”

else.” Yelena took a quick look at him before starting at the

on her face

window. “I’m not trying to run. Just a little

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 answer out of