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.”

had deep, soulful eyes, and anyone

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

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

"Child..."

to leave together. On my way out, I caught a glimpse of Jack

sarcastic remark, “Some people need to open

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

Jack wasn't

the mocking remark was directed at. His

it wasn't worth

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

and responded with a vague

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