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.

you home then.” Hank held

Hank bent over, and Yelena felt a little shy that he

“What is it?”

think you look

was Hank, she just 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 pushing him

air is

Hank was pushing her

a glare, but he

me, or

so unreasonable.” Yelena mustered up her strength to

to tease her anymore, or she might just cry. “Alright, you’re off the hook.” He stood back up

got in the car, but for some reason, she felt a little disappointed. Because nothing

movement, Hank was amused. “What are you

actually shook my head. Yelena wanted

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

you stop

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. “What did he

to be happy and made some

“That’s it?”

Nothing else.” Yelena took a quick look at him before starting at

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

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

Maybe it’s not what I thought. “Why are you uneasy?” he muttered, trying to weasel the answer