Chapter 118

I squinted for a clearer view. One photo captured Mark and me at a concert caught from the side. Another showed us leaving, his arm seemingly resting on my shoulder from

behind.

Seeing the second picture, I got why I didn’t get jostled by the crowd again after nearly being knocked over that day. Mark had been guarding me from behind all along.

I found it funny and annoying. “This guy’s got quite the imagination and logical reasoning skills.

“Mark’s so attentive to you. No wonder people get the wrong idea,” Christine said, “I think he’s more reliable than Bryant.”

“Don’t be ridiculous.” I sipped my lemonade. “Mark’s got someone he likes, and he’s been into her for years.”

Christine wondered, “Who is it? How come we’ve never seen her?”

“I don’t know. Probably when Mark finally wins her over, he’ll bring her around.” I kept silent about Mark’s crush on some married girl. It was his private matter and somewhat immoral. It was better kept to as few people as possible.

Christine pouted. “And here I was thinking you two were perfect for each other. Turns out was the only one excited about it.”

a matchmaker, at least wait till I’m divorced,” I

and after we finished eating, she dragged out for a

escalator, we noticed a crowd gathered around

pulled me over, casually asking a bystander, “Hey handsome, what’s everyone looking

guy eagerly responded, “There’s this customer, seeming

else.”

us. “You don’t know who I am. Fine, but don’t you hear about the Ferguson family? Tell me who reserved

was clear, her tone gentle yet laced with an assertive sense

muttered, visibly annoyed. “Let’s

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Chapter 118

when she’s around.”

had no desire to get involved with Margaret

Margaret happened to

ran toward us, grabbing my arm. “Why are you running? What did you tell Bry? He’s

temples, tiredly replying, “We’ve talked a lot. Which part are

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