Chapter 52

Chapter 52 She Won't Wear Your Clothes Anymore

Angela POV

I quickly turned to David, wanting to divert Sean and Elizabeth's attention. "You're

so considerate," I said with a smile. "Elizabeth can't handle greasy or spicy food right now, so we should keep meals like this from now on."

Then, glancing at Sean, I added, "If it's not to your taste, David can always make something just for you."

Sean shook his head, dismissing the idea. "I'm not picky. I just worry about you."

Elizabeth beamed at us. "It's so nice to see how much you care for each other."

As lunch came to an end, David brought out a chilled fruit cake. Elizabeth, looking a little tired, excused herself to rest in her room.

I didn't hesitate. I ate two slices, then finished the one Elizabeth hadn't touched.

Sean raised an eyebrow, eyeing me. "Are you sure you're not eating too much?"

I grinned, teasing him. "What's the problem? Don't you like curvier girls? A little extra weight wouldn't hurt, right?

He looked surprised, but there was something almost defensive in his response. I remembered two weeks ago when Christina had said I was too thin, implying Sean preferred women with more curves. It made me realize that for all his serious demeanor, Sean

was just another guy with typical tastes.

To my surprise, Sean snapped back, "Who said I like curvier girls?"

I raised an eyebrow and made a playful gesture with my hands, forming an

hide it. Christina's big ass- you can't

"You don't understand anything," he muttered before standing up and

on my face. Another close call-my secret was

relief.

***

Christina 'd invite her over to meet Elizabeth. I suggested calling

coffee, looked up in surprise

here?"

trying to keep things light. "She gets along so well with Grandma. She really knows how to make her laugh. I thought it'd

pressed into a thin line, and his voice was colder than usual. “So, you

react like this. Wasn't he happy to see Christina? I was just trying to help her

he worried I was trying

could say anything, Elizabeth, who'd overheard us, smiled. It's okay, Angela. Sean's

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Won't

I don't want

her

Christing.

then nodded

press further. But there was something about the way Sean's mood had shifted that made me uneasy. From the moment I mentioned Christina, his energy had become sharp, tense. It lingered, even as breakfast

Elizabeth suggested going for a walk downstairs with Sarah, and once she had left, Sean suddenly turned

study.

kept my tone even. "I think we've already covered everything yesterday. What's

dark eyes locked onto

you walking, or am

I blinked, confused. "What?"

"Three seconds to decide."

"Wait, you-

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