Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 27

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.”

and anyone would mistake his gaze for

Mom wasn't hearing any of it. She continued, "I think Eric's a good guy. If you have feelings for him, you should consider taking the

have feelings for him, Mom. Stop trying to play matchmaker. I'm

"Child..."

way out, I caught a

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

end up losing everything just because

Jack wasn't

instantly understood who the mocking remark was directed at. His expression darkened, and he retorted, “Mind

oblivious expression, I decided it wasn't worth my

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

eyebrow and responded with a vague answer, "I guess your

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