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.”

eyes, and anyone would mistake his gaze for a look

good guy. If you have

pulled my hand free from her grasp. "I don't have feelings for him, Mom. Stop trying to play matchmaker.

"Child..."

way out, I caught a glimpse of

sarcastic

end up losing everything just because

Jack wasn't

directed at.

oblivious expression, I decided it wasn't

Eric and asked, "Is it true that you're here

and responded with a vague answer, "I guess your parents can be considered

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