Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 47 I lifted my eyes to glance at Eric, and sure enough, there were dark circles under his eyes.

Ugh, I was the worst. Cursing myself silently, I was about to say something when my phone suddenly rang.

It was a call from Natasha.

"Looks like someone's worried about you," Eric remarked casually as he stood up gracefully and left the room.

Despite the lingering awkwardness, I felt a small warmth in my heart at his considerate gesture. I had misunderstood him in the past.

I picked up the call.

"You're amazing! So, how did things go with Eric last night? Sparks were flying, huh? I remember back in college, Eric was way better looking and more talented than Jeremiah. Now that you're divorcing that scumbag, I fully support you getting together with Eric!

"You can't let a bad guy ruin your shot at a second chance at love!"

Listening to Natasha's excitement only made me feel more awkward. "Natasha, you've got it all wrong.

between Eric and

Her tone instantly

him home. How could nothing have happened? This is I sighed, pressing a hand to

buying it. Instead, her excitement ramped

else would he go out of his way to help you over and over

odd. But then I reminded myself that

good person I shoved the thought aside,

Eric's teasing gaze floated into my

and found that he had already prepared

table, I was momentarily stunned. The scene looked

couple's morning routine. No, no, no. I couldn't think that

We were just friends.

I walked over. "I'm really sorry about last night. If you ever need my help in the

more awkward afterward. What could someone like Eric possibly

arms crossed, he looked at me