Chapter 27 Chapter 27 A Look That's Far From Innocent

I felt a hint of unease seeing Mom's overly enthusiastic smile, but Eric responded calmly, "We're just neighbors, and it's only right for us to help each other out. Don't worry about it, Mrs. Brown."

Sensing the shift in the atmosphere, I tried to slip away, only to have Mom pull me aside. She lowered her voice and asked, “Be honest with me. What's going on between the two of you?"

I sighed helplessly. "What are you talking about, Mom? We're just regular friends. Haven't we explained?"

“That's impossible!” Mom rebuked.

“I'm experienced, and I can tell that the way Eric looks at you is far from innocent. Nothing's

happening now, but nobody can say that for sure about the future.”

soulful eyes, and

a good guy. If you have feelings for him,

hand free from her grasp. "I don't have feelings for him, Mom. Stop trying

"Child..."

called for Eric to leave together. On my way out, I caught

couldn't resist making a sarcastic remark, “Some people

losing everything just because you can't tell what's real

Jack wasn't

mocking remark was directed at. His expression darkened, and he retorted, “Mind your own

from his oblivious expression, I decided it wasn't worth my time

the elevator, I glanced at Eric and asked, "Is

and responded with a vague answer,

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