Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 88

Chapter 89 Chapter 89 For You, It's Worth It

When I finally remembered to send a glance his way, I saw him staring tenderly at me, his eyes full of so much affection that it left me feeling

"Do you like it?" he asked. "This is a surprise that took me three days to prepare. Just consider it a gift from me to celebrate the start of your Eric was obviously saying something, but I couldn't make out the words at

all. I could feel my throat tightening though. This was honestly the first time anyone had ever done something like this for me.

In my previous life, 1 experienced great hurt, hence I was sure that my heart would never again be swayed by a man in this life. However, I

I couldn't accurately describe my own emotions, but what I did low was that all I wanted to do right now was hug Eric, who was standing nex Tinstinctively reached out. While he was sitting there in a daze, Thugged him tightly.

“Thank you,” I said with heartfelt gratitude. “Thank you for doing so much for me, Eric. I'm really happy!”

I didn't know it he heard what I said, but I could clearly feel his body stiffen. And then he hugged me back.

Large fireworks exploded above our heads, etching our shadows into the ground. In that instant, I heard his reply loud and clear.

"You're welcome. As long as you're happy, everything I do is worth it."

My eyes immediately reddened, and I hugged him even more tightly.

For me to meet someone who treated me better than my parents did, it was worth living this life all over again.

The fireworks faded away, leaving only silence behind. When I came back to my senses, I finally realized what I had just done and quickly le "Sorry, I acted too impulsively just now," 1 said in embarrassment. "I hugged you because I was just too happy."

I lowered my head, my heart thumping so hard it felt like it would leap out of my chest at any moment. I didn't dare look to see what express

reassuringly. "But to get a hug in exchange for a fireworks display? That's the biggest, most pleasant surprise

a beat. I

Since the fireworks show is over, let's head back,"

the hounds of hell themselves were after me. I

while, Eric finally

yellow lightning in the car bringing out

just now. He reported that

news! Once Zachary's game officially launches, the

throughout the country? I've seen his game I linked and shot him a mysterious smile. “That's a secret. I'll tell you if

drove me back home. Just as we arrived at my

be back in the country tomorrow afternoon, Jane!” he announced cheerfully. “You have to come pick me up, okay? I've prepared many g

if Eric heard Levi's enthusiastic voice through the phone, but his expression visibly darkened. For some reason, I felt a little gui

Eric, whose expression seemed to be getting darker. There

will be back tomorrow, so I probably won't have time to meet with you

that said, I

the car when Eric suddenly grabbed me by the wrist and pulled me back. As I looked up, I happened to meet his intense paze, and my heartbeat

something else?" I asked

that dissatisfied

you going to abandon me for your junior?” he asked at

Abandon him?

was this coming

blankly at Eric, distinctly aware of the burning warmth of his fingertips. I instinctively tried to retract my

Flint We're friends, so what's with this talk of

in confusion.

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