Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 200 Retreat

I was left speechless by Natasha's comment. I then gestured for her to elaborate.

It was then that Natasha gestured with her hand and said, "You see, people usually keep a three-feet distance between each other. You two were so close though, behaving just like newlyweds!"

I sighed helplessly and said, "It's because he injured his shoulder that I have to look after him."

Natasha pursed her lips and said, "Oh, his injury, huh? Are you seriously telling me that you really can't see his true intentions? I mean, he literally took a hit for you, and he's even helping you with your revenge plans. What kind of partner does that?

"In addition to that, every time you're in trouble, he's there to help you. And that look he gave you just now? If that's not love, I don't know what is."

I remained silent, yet I already knew the truth long before this. I wasn't so innocent when it came to love that I couldn't see the affection in Eric's gaze. I had noticed every act of kindness he had shown me, and with each one, my sense of guilt toward him only deepened.

"Have you heard a word I've been saying?" Natasha asked as she waved her hand in front of my face, looking rather annoyed.

my senses and smiled awkwardly as I said, "Of course,

see him as more than just a partner! You can't even look him in the

sighed helplessly. It was no wonder Natasha was my best friend-I couldn't hide anything from her. I wasn't a person without feelings, so how could I possibly not fall for Eric after

ended in tragedy in my previous lifetime, I couldn't bring myself to be honest

looking very expectant, continued, "You guys should just make it official! You're perfect for each other, and he's far superior

smiled faintly and said, "It's not the

had my best interests at

about

so I simply hugged her and added

me, Natasha. If Eric and

together, I'll be sure to tell you

had just turned around after seeing Natasha off when I noticed Eric leaning

earlier, and I couldn't help but feel embarrassed

a stretch. I then used this as an excuse to hurry off

face and reminded myself, saying, "You ought to get a