Chapter 162


George was startled for a moment. Then, he whipped his head toward Josephine and asked, "What? Are you saying Mr. Dane isn't good enough for you?"

Josephine shrugged and sighed. "Quite the opposite-he's too good for me. It'll stress me out, you know? He's so perfect it feels unreal, like he belongs in a fantasy world. I'm just an ordinary person-I'm better suited to a simple, down-to- earth life."

George grew anxious. "But he wasn't born perfect! He only pushed himself to become this way to win over the woman he loves!"

Josephine brushed it off with a smile. "Well, I hope that woman enjoys his perfection because I sure don't."

"But—" George turned to her, suddenly serious. "Ms. Dunn, please don't say that. Mr. Dane is an ordinary guy too. He eats, drinks, and... well, does everything else. He uses dental floss, and when he oversleeps, his hair is a total mess.

"Oh, and he's nearsighted-he bumps into things all the time, so he's always covered in bruises. He's really not as perfect as-"

"Pfft!" Josephine couldn't hold back and burst out laughing, covering her mouth.

Clearly, George didn't see her as an outsider-he was spilling all of Ethan's embarrassing habits without hesitation.

things and walk around with

played in her mind and she struggled to

the car, he sensed something was

and upset-yet now, after he'd stepped away briefly, she was practically glowing

I miss something?" Ethan asked, pleased

a way to cheer her up. Yet here

tea, Ethan watched her genuine smile linger and couldn't help but

hold back her laughter until she glanced at him. The image of him with messy bed hair, wearing thick glasses, and looking all dazed flashed through her mind, making her burst out

finally caught on. "Are you laughing

Josephine quickly waved her hands.

what

A dumb joke?

George, whose ears were now completely red-an obvious sign

spilled something

you're happy, that's all that matters. I asked the shop to brew this tea just for you-light and refreshing, without any additives. Drink it

cup and tried to push the straw through the lid—but after a few failed attempts, she frowned

hers

popped

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