Seduced by My Childhood Sweetheart’s Brother

Andrew was shrewd. He looked at me and knew what I wanted right away. He uttered, "We all had a long day today. Besides, the food outside is often too unhealthy and oily for a recovering patient like Ms. Taylor. Let's not eat out.

"Laura has bought a lot of ingredients. Why don't I cook something for you? It'll be some simple yet heartwarming dishes. You won't mind that, will you, Ms. Taylor?"

Then, he glanced at Jasmine. For some reason, it felt like he was looking at her with misgivings and contempt. Andrew took the words out of my mouth, so I raised my hand in agreement. Colin often indulged me, and he did not oppose the suggestion either.

Besides, where I was from, we only invited those we held dear to dine with us at home. Inviting Jasmine to a home-cooked meal was the most polite form of treatment we could give her.

Still composed and well-mannered, Jasmine said that dining together in the apartment felt cozier. However, her frown told everyone present that she was displeased. Perhaps aware that she was a guest in somebody's place, she did not protest. She thanked everyone and apologized for the trouble

Andrew then went to cook with Laura. A clamor soon broke out in the kitchen, and the scent of food filled the room.

continued to keep Jasmine and the other two men company in the living room. And by keeping them company, I

when we were students at Lincoln University, she and I did not share many common conversational topics other than Colin. Moreover, now that she had made it clear that she had come to take Colin away, I felt even less inclined

weary. I asked if she wanted a cup of instant coffee. She thought about it and

I turned back and saw the two men talking to her. The

the respect an employee or a student had toward their superior or teacher. It was more like the reverence a commoner had toward their ruler. I

She quickly put down the coffee mug after she took a sip, her lips

secret. She did look sick. And after such a long journey, I could understand that she felt

occupied, and I could not evict their occupants. She could sleep

Jasmine, Andrew felt closer and more trustworthy than her. I wasn't going to sacrifice my good friend for

don't have any spare beds. Perhaps I can take you to a hotel nearby