Cecil stood there, lost in thought for a moment. His gentle eyes dimmed a bit, but then he smiled warmly. “Yeah, that’s when I Jigured out what you like to eat.”
“You’re so thoughtful,” I said with a smile.
Thinking back, it was true. Whenever it was Cecil’s turn to bring me food, it was always something I liked. Not many guys are that
considerate
I looked at Cecil gratefully. “Cecil, thank you so much.”
Back then, I had no choices, I was living on a shoestring, forced to prioritize filling my stomach over nourishing my body.
But because of Cecil’s kindness and attention, I got to eat meals 1 enjoyed during my toughest times.
“So, you really want to express your gratitude?” Cecil asked as we approached the car. He pushed Ivan into the back seat, against the car, and smiled at me.
Jeaned
I nodded. “Of course.”
no more thank you all the time.”
Then promise me, no
“There was something different in his tone, but before I could think more, Cecil laughed and added, “It feels too formal. And we are
close friends!”
I chuckled. “Alright, got It.”
Just then, the driver arrived. Cecil handed over the keys. “I’m off. You should head up.”
When I got upstairs, the living room was empty. Christopher wasn’t there.
I felt a brief pang of emptiness, but it passed quickly. His style was leaving without a word. This was probably another emergency with Evelyn.
I went to my bedroom and gently patted Elissa. “Elissa, wake up. Let’s get you into some comfy pajamas.”
Elissa squinted at me, then wrapped her arms around me, letting me change her clothes. “Hope, my dear, no one can bully you. I’ve got your back… and your front, and your sides!”
-You’re
so silly,” I laughed.
The next morning, Elissa was already up. I heard some noise from the living room. Groggy. I peeked out and saw her doing yoga.
ing me, Elissa kept her pose and smirked. “How do I look?”
Noticing
Absolutely stunning,” I said, amused.
Elissa was the kind of beauty that took your breath away at first sight. In her yoga outfit, she looked even more amazing
Elissa–nodded, satisfied. “You really have good taste.”
I laughed and went to the bathroom to freshen up. While I was doing my makeup, Elissa finished her yoga and came in, eyeing my
bare neck.
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“Wheres that necidace from last night?” she asked.
In the jewelry box, 1 said, pointing without looking up from my nor.
Elissa took it out and held it up to me. “This necklace really suits your style.”
“What style?” I asked, smiling.
“Confident and graceful,” she said, her fox–like eyes twinkling.
I clicked my tongue. “If you keep flattering me, I might just fall for u
“If it gets you away from Christopher, I’d be your husband,” Elissa jost.
“Not quite,” I laughed, reaching to take off the necklace, but she stopped me, admiring it. “Leave it on. It looks great.”
“Alright, if you insist,” I said. It was hidden under my round–neck top and my hair, anyway. I was just worried it was too expensive
and might get stolen.
en turn o
on
At the office, Elissa and I parted ways at the elevator. I headed straight to the design department, but before I could even my computer, an unwelcome guest barged in.
Evelyn was the only one in the whole company who could be this broken.
“Was Christopher at your place last night?” she demanded.
I leaned back in my chair, puzzled for a second.
I said with a cold tone, “Shouldn’t you know where he went? Wasn’t you who called him away?”
“Stop pretending, Hope. You don’t really want a divorce,” Evelyn sair closing the door. Her expression was still gentle, but her eyes were cold. “Do you even know why Christopher married you? Do you really think he listens to Bentley that much?”
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