Xante was the only person in the living room by the time Corinne got back.

She sat next to her and asked, “Where’s Aaron?”

Xante pointed with her chin to outside, where it was viewable through the floor-to-ceiling window.

Corinne looked to where she pointed and saw Aaron and Annie playing with Joey on the lawn.

“I thought Aaron doesn’t like kids,” said Corinne with narrowed eyes.

Xante pushed up her gold-rimmed glasses. “He doesn’t. He’s just putting up an act.”

“Why would he do that?”

out to help Annie swipe off some leaves

though she did thank him. After

chasing after Annie?” Corinne asked

chase after her. He’s in way

“What do you mean?”

just how much of a player he is. He’s never been before. Similarly, no girl has ever been serious about

for Annie. She’s kind, honest, and naive. I think he started falling for her after she kept bringing home-cooked meals for him every day. After all, no girl has ever treated him with respect or chased him like she did. In fact, I think he would’ve asked

his girlfriend? Does he have any intention to marry her?” asked

without hesitation. “You know very well he’s

matters. “Annie was deeply hurt by her dirtbag

thoughtfully. “The kind of breakups that hurt the most is when you’re left at the altar without any explanation. In

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