Chapter 711

Carter’s voice turned icy. “Nonsense. How could I possibly have a girlfriend?”

As he spoke, he lifted his gaze, catching Sharon’s reflection in the rearview mirror. She was listening intently to Matty, completely oblivious to Xavier’s provocative words.

Xavier’s expression held a teasing edge, his eyes flashing with a look that said: I

understand.

“If you don’t have a girlfriend,” he pressed, “then whose lipstick is this? A lady friend’s, perhaps?”

“Xavier.” Carter’s voice dropped to a frigid low. “If you spout any more nonsense, I’ll throw you out of my car.”

Xavier’s tone remained maddeningly amused. “Alright, alright, I’ll say no more.”

Just then, Carter’s phone rang. He glanced at the screen, his brows knitting, before silencing the call.

Five minutes later, it rang again. This time, he muted it without answering.

For about ten minutes, the car remained quiet… until the screen lit up once more.

“Why won’t you answer?” Xavier asked.

“I’m driving,” Carter snapped, his tone sharp. “It’s inconvenient.”

“Shall I answer for you then?” Xavier offered with mock sincerity.


“That won’t be necessary,” Carter bit out, colder still.

important?” Xavier’s voice was almost playful. “If you miss something urgent, you

fixed on the road, his expression flat. “It’s

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out of matters that don’t

only smiled faintly and

last long. Soon, Theo’s smartwatch chimed with an

twitched. Before he could stop

answered.

“Kelly.”

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lilting voice floated through. “Theo, are

at his father, who was driving, and

where are you headed?”

“To the amusement park.”

“Which one? I’ll come meet

caught between honesty and

sweet and eager. “I just remembered I left my lipstick in your dad’s car. I’ll swing by

could

just say this lipstick didn’t belong to

at the unfamiliar male voice. Recognition

asked quickly, “besides your dad, who else is

innocent and straightforward, replied, “Mommy, Matty’s dad, and


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