NovelEnglish
Chapter 201 Tagging Along as a Third Wheel?
I left it at that.
We chatted for a bit, and then I got ready to head out.
Inch broke the silence. “Ms. Scott, are you free next week?”
Without thinking, I replied, “I’m not sure yet. What’s up?”
He gave a small smile. “Well, Charlie’s been cooped up at home recovering. It’s pretty
boring for him, and I was thinking of taking him out for a bit. But I’m not sure where to go.
You’re from Lake City, so I figured if you were available, maybe you could show us
around?”
I hesitated, then chuckled. “I’ve lived here all my life, but, to be honest, I’m not exactly
the adventurous type. There’s a lot to do in Lake City, but I’ve barely checked any of it
out.”
Then I remembered the vacation island Emily had mentioned. “Anyway, it’s been pretty
chilly here lately, not the best for hanging out. You might want to take Mr. Yates over to
Tully City. They’ve got this vacation island, and the weather’s great.”
“Are you coming with us?” Inch asked, his eyes lighting up with hope.
I shook my head, still smiling. “My schedule’s up in the air for next week, so I can’t make
any promises right now. We’ll just have to play it by ear. If I’m free, I’d love to join you
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtguys.”
“Okay, it’s a deal,” Inch said, his smile lighting up his face. “I’ll chat with Charlie about it
soon.” He was on the younger side, and he usually kept a straight face when we talked.
Right now, his smile transformed him, making him look even more striking. He was
already a looker, and that fresh, youthful vibe that just made you feel better without him
even needing to try.
I found myself smiling back and gave a nod.
We wrapped up our chat, and he did not grill me with any more questions. After we said
our goodbyes, I watched him walk off in the other direction of the complex.
I was about to head back to Sweety’s apartment when something caught my eye–a
familiar black Bentley parked outside the complex. It belonged to the Youngs.
The Bentley stayed put, not bothering to come inside the gates. It sat there for a bit
before the passenger door swung open. It looked like the people inside did not want to say
goodbye. The woman turned and gave the man driving a quick kiss before she finally
stepped out, hesitantly.
I could not quite see the man’s face from where I was, but he seemed to say something to
her with a frown before he drove off.
I watched the Bentley drive away, and the woman took her time turning around to walk
into the complex. I just stood there at the entrance, watching silently, feeling like my heart
had just dropped into the ocean.
Sweety caught sight of me and did a double–take, then tried to act like everything was
normal. “Were you waiting for me? Have you eaten yet?” she asked.
I just looked at her, not saying a word.
When I stayed quiet, she held up the pastries she had with her. “I saw these on my way
back
Chapter 201 Tagging Along as a Third Wheel?
and remembered you liked them, so I picked them up. I’m such a good friend, right?”
I kept my ‘silence, just watching her.
2/2
She reached out to pull me in, but I stepped back. Her brow creased with concern. “What’s
the matter? I didn’t do anything to upset you, did I?”
“The person in the car was Liam, right?” I finally burst, my voice colder than I intended.
She bit her lip, her eyebrows knitting together in frustration. “It was him. Why are you
freaking out? I was just out shopping and bumped into him. He offered me a ride home,
that’s all. What’s going through your mind?”
I stared at her, a weird mix of feelings churning inside me. I took a deep breath and asked,
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDid you just run into him, or was it a planned meet–up?”
She insisted, “It was totally out of the blue. Why would I lie to you?”
I bit my lip and fell silent, turning on my heel and heading into her apartment without
another word.
She trailed behind me, calling out to me, but I did not–respond.
Back at the apartment, she kept on trying to explain, “Yvette, it was really just a
coincidence. Sure, he’s saved me before, and I’m thankful, maybe even a bit smitten, but I
haven’t done anything wrong. You’ve got to trust me, okay?”
I paused from taking off my shoes and looked up at her, my face tense, my voice tight as I
asked, “So kissing doesn’t count as stepping out of line?”
She stopped in her tracks, her face going rigid for a moment. She tried to say something,
but I cut her off, “Your lipstick’s all messed up. Plus, I saw you kiss his cheek when you got
out of the car.”
She touched her lips reflexively, her mouth opening as if to protest.
I exhaled sharply, trying to ease the tightness in my chest, and said, “Look, your love life
is your business, but why Liam? You know he’s got a family and kids. What do you think
you’re doing? Trying to wedge yourself into his life as the other woman?”
11
Chapter 202 Liking Someone isn’t a Crime
1/2
Visit our social media platform to read fascinating stories every day and connect with the community!
