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

it.

tightening. "You don't understand anything," he

on my face. Another close call-my secret was still safe. I let out a quiet

relief.

***

remembered I'd promised Christina 'd invite her over

coffee, looked up in surprise when he heard me mention Christina. "Why

here?"

things light. "She gets along so well with Grandma. She really knows how to make her laugh. I

thin line, and his voice was colder than usual. “So, you just call her, and she shows up? Doesn't she have her own

was just trying to help her bond with Elizabeth before they

was trying to make things awkward for

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

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with me yesterday. I don't want to

of her

it for a moment. Well, I'd already promised Christing. If Sean didn't want her over, then

nodded at Grandma. "Alright, I won!

me uneasy. From the moment I mentioned Christina, his energy had

Sarah, and once she had

study. We

even. "I think we've

dark eyes locked onto mine,

you walking, or

I blinked, confused. "What?"

"Three seconds to decide."

"Wait, you-

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