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.”

deep, soulful eyes, and

She continued, "I think Eric's a good guy. If you have feelings for him, you should consider

from her grasp. "I don't have feelings

"Child..."

On my way out, I caught a glimpse

a sarcastic remark, “Some

because you can't tell what's

Jack wasn't

he instantly understood who the mocking remark was directed at.

I decided it wasn't worth my time to argue

the elevator, I glanced at Eric and asked, "Is it true that you're here to visit a

with a vague answer, "I guess your parents

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