Jeffrey barreled into the driveway, his car coming to a brisk halt. He burst through the front door, and sure enough, there was Karen, trapped in an intervention circle by his folks.

Before Jeffrey could make his presence known, Karen was in full defense mode, “Jeffrey and I are not an item! We’re just friends, honest!”

“I get it!”

“You finally understand?”

“I know you’re ticked off. Jeffrey can really be a piece of work! Just wait till he gets home. His dad and I are gonna read him the riot act!”

Karen, feeling utterly helpless and at a loss for words, caught a glimpse of Jeffrey striding in.

She shot up from the couch and pointed at him, “Jeffrey, get over here and explain!”

Paloma, seeing her son return, heaved a sigh of relief.

The last thing she wanted was her future daughter-in-law making a run for it, leaving her to face the music when her son asked about her whereabouts.

Jeffrey sauntered over with a grin and stood beside Karen. His eyes crinkled with mischief as he announced, “Alright, let me clear the air—”

my girlfriend, and I’m going

settled back into place

Karen? She was on the verge of

Jeffrey? Since when am I your

many nights have you spent in my bed? If

Karen was utterly dumbfounded.

Huxley coughed awkwardly, excusing

smiles, chimed in, “How about you two chat for a bit? Your dad and I will take a stroll around the block. If you decide

Mom. I’ll sweet-talk her. She’s just throwing a

the door, Jeffrey turned around only to be greeted with a sharp pain in

in on his flip-flops and

to cripple me? My

glared at him and outstretched her hand, “Give me back my phone! This is like house arrest. Do

desperate to get in touch with her parents and to straighten out

Jeffrey tugged Karen back to the couch, fixing her with a serious gaze, “I’m not kidding. I agreed

Jeffrey was different today.

wearing a rare look: crisp suit, tie knotted just so,

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