After giving it some thought, Jennifer agreed to it.

The two ladies entered a beverage shop, and Nina immediately handed the menu to Jennifer. “You can order first, Jennifer.”

Since there wasn't anything she wanted in particular, Jennifer ordered an orange juice, only to have Nina follow suit.

The waitress brought their drinks out very soon, and Nina happily sucked on her orange juice as she gazed at Jennifer. “How are things between you and Carter?”

“Don't worry. Nothing's going on between Carter and me,” Jennifer replied after sipping her drink. “If you must know, I had a crush on him before and pursued him for two years. Unfortunately, he never gave me the time of day.”

Nina gasped and quickly waved her hands. “Oh, no. Please don't get the wrong idea, Jennifer. Carter and I share a platonic relationship too. He doesn't love me, and I don't fancy his type either. I only see him as a friend and older brother. It's my mother and Mrs. Scott who wants to matchmake us, so we decided to put on an act for them. That way, they'll both stop nagging at us.”


Jennifer instantly lowered her gaze and hid the wave of emotions crashing through her.

“You don't have to explain it to me, Ms. Yates. Besides, you and Carter look like a match made in heaven. It'd be a pity if you guys don't become a couple. With you looking so young and pretty, it's hard for Mrs. Scott not to like you. Don't let her down now.”

“Jennifer, please don't—”

Before Nina could finish her words, Jennifer cut her off, “I still have something on, Ms. Yates. Shall we leave if you've finished your drink?”

Upon hearing that, Nina had no choice but to choke back her words as she paid for the drinks and walked to the car with Jennifer.

However, after much hesitation, she decided to speak her mind. “Jennifer, I still think I should tell you this. Two days ago, Carter went to the construction site and got hit by a falling object. He's now—”

“Is he okay? How is he now?” Jennifer interrupted. “How did he even get hit?”

Seeing how anxious she was, Nina burst out laughing. “See, Jennifer? You still care about Carter, don't you?”

The next second, Jennifer's face turned livid with rage. Sh*t. Why do I feel like I've just gotten tricked by a kid?
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