Chapter 395

Chapter 395

Chapter 395



Ernest's voice was low, carrying a weight that seemed to press down on the air itself.

My playful heart tightened at the sight of his face, thinner than before, and I thought about how he had to take care of his sister who was just recovering from a serious illness. Now, he had to deal with me too. That must be exhausting for him.

In that moment, my resolve to tease him melted away. I tugged at his arm and came clean, "Jefferson and I are just friends. That's why I can talk about him so casually in front of you because I have nothing to hide."

As soon as the words left my mouth, I realized they might have sounded a bit off, but I didn't bother to correct myself.

Not mentioning someone doesn't mean you're guilty about something. Sometimes, it just means you've moved on.

"I get that, but it still bugs me," Ernest admitted honestly.

Thinking about it, I'd probably feel the same if he was constantly praising someone else in front of me. I might even kick him out of the car in a fit of jealousy.

"I'm sorry, I was wrong," I said, playing the role of the repentant one.

sorry isn't going to cut it

"I'll make

bobbed, and his ears turned red. I knew he got

easygoing nature tempted me to

I'm always here to lend a

bustling lobby, the idea of him

head, "Just kidding,

the ground and into his arms. Instead of carrying me away, he set me down on

was a novel and fun experience, unlike anything I'd done

ride the suitcase when my feet. ached from high heels. But it was just a wish, never voiced or

to let go and enjoy

let me down, despite my protests

know if you don't try?" he challenged,

it a go," I agreed, playing

and

was thinking

tdine

led him astray,

help but

thought.

the elevator doors opened, and the people inside stepped

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