Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 26 Chapter 26 Overhearing Rumors

Jack glanced at me. Under the pressure from Mom and Dad, he reluctantly muttered, “Fine, I guess I did wrong you. Guess? He did wrong me. Where was the "guess" coming from? How could he be this insincere in his apology?

I was about to speak when he continued, "What about you and Eric? I saw the two of you hugging with my own eyes!"

"Seeing isn't always about believing." A cold male voice came from behind me before I could retort.

I froze and turned to look at Eric standing at the door of the ward. It was quite a surprise. “Eric, what are you doing here?"

Eric strode in and calmly answered, "I'm here to visit a relative. I didn't expect to overhear someone spreading false rumors about me."

I raised an eyebrow, doubting his words. He happened

relative the same time I was here. That seemed too much

ignored my skepticism and nodded politely at my parents in greeting. “Mr. and Mrs. Brown, what Jack mentioned was just a

understanding. “So, that's what happened. Jae told us you're

her. She's not the type

disapproving glare. “Did you hear that? It's all explained, so stop talking

disgruntled snort and was at

you off, and you believed it. You believe Jeremiah's face turned ugly at Eric's blunt words, but before he could retort, Eric turned to Jack. ” And you, you're quick to pin blame on oth “And if I remember correctly, you've been putting effort

just a few words. Watching the scene unfold was immensely

couldn't help giving Eric a mental thumbs-up, but something felt off.

protecting his reputation and interests, but I couldn't shake the