Chapter 249

Sure enough, just as that thought crossed my mind, my phone rang. It was an awkward moment. The call came in at just the right time, making it even more uncomfortable.

Eden smirked and said, "Looks like you don't trust me. If that's the case, why even bother with me?"

I had no explanation. Eden took a step back.

*Just consider us strangers from now on." With that, he got into his car and drove off.

The wind tugged at my clothes and messed up my hair. This man had changed his attitude faster than switching a channel on TV.

Just ten minutes ago, he was confessing his feelings and saying he wanted to pursue me. But now, after just one phone call, he was dismissing me. But on the bright side, I didn't have to worry about him bothering me anymore.

As Eden drove away, I glanced once more at the closed gate of the sanatorium. I wondered who the important guest could be. I wondered if it was Zack.

moment before pulling out

Bree's voice came through immediately. She didn't even

choice but to ask,

to frequent, the Elegant Restaurant. Just be there by 11:00 a.m.," Bree stated firmly. She didn't give me a chance to refuse and make it clear. I didn't

back in the

whole day?" Ever since Zack handed the Gildon Corporation over to Chris, he hadn't been

time they meet, they just have coffee and

hearing this, I tightened my grip on my phone. It seemed like I was right. Zack was indeed

want to complicate things, but the contract left by my dad made it hard not to overthink

are you looking for Zack for something?" Bree asked

reality. "No. I thought we were having a family

family lunch? Bree huffed. 'Since you left, we

from my departure. I had nothing to say, and I wasn't going to apologize since I didn't feel I

ages and have so much

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