Chapter 28
Ula sighed deeply. “Why don’t you just quit that lousy job at the coffee shop?‘ just take care of you If you quit. There’s no need to put up with all this nonsense.” suddenly thought about the situation at the Hastings residence, I had made a vow to myself that I would take Mom away from that place. Because of that vow, I couldn’t give up so
1shook my head. “The shop owner is very understanding, and the pay is good. The hours are flexible too. Lila, Treally need this job.”
Lila gave up on convincing me when she saw how determined I seemed “Fine. In that case, letnie cover for you tomorrow. You stay here and rest.”
looked at Lila, feeling incredibly touched. I nodded as I leaned on her shoulder. “La, thank you. I’ll definitely treat you to a least once I get my paycheck.”
“Yeah, yeah.” Lila said with a grin. She playfully pushed me away. “Serena, do you think Kevin will show up to work tomorrow?
The look of curiosity in her eyes made me think about it seriously.
“I’ll count to three, and we’ll say our answers at the same time,” Lila said with a mischievous glint in her eyes.
“one, two, three,” she counted.
“He will”
The two of us said at the same time. We burst into laughter as soon as our eyes met
“So, why do you think he’ll show up? Lila asked.
Twoved my phone slightly because I’ve got him by the throat with this.”
“oh please!” rolled her eyes. “Didn’t you say you wouldn’t pursue the matter as long as the spilled the beans? He’s definitely not worried about that anymore.” Inodded slow “Yeah, that makes soie.”
“So, why do you think he’ll come back?” she asked again.
“Kevin’s goal wasn’t just to make Julian misunderstand the relationship between me and Kevin. I think Julian’s appearance actually disrupted Kevin’s plans. And I don’t think Kevin will give up so easy,” I said.
Ella nodded in agrement. “That makes sense. You stay here tomorrow and study. I’ll bring back all the gossip for you after my shift tomorrow.”
Ichuckled at how serious she looked “Alright, alright. I’m actually looking forward to the gossip”
The next day, la came back from her shift in a hurry.
“Sera, Serena! Guess what? Lila started calling out to me excitedly as she dropped her bag.
“I’m guessing Revin did show up at work today,” I said as I looked at Lila’s eagit expression. I was certain that my guess was spot on
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“There’s more. Go on “Lila rushed toward me
“I have no idea what else happened. Please tell me,” I replied as I poured her a glass of water.
Lila grabbed the glass and took a big gulp. Then, she said, “Kevin asked me for your contact today, but I didn’t give it to him. I said that it was something that involved your privacy, so I couldn’t make that decision on your behall”
“Head he wanted to apologize to you for what happened yesterday. He seemed so sincere,” Lila said, putting down the glass.
1 couldn’t help but laugh at that. “He’s been plotting for so long 1 had already guessed he wouldn’t give up so easily.”
“Heren sad that if i didn’t want to give him your number, I could just use my phone to call you. He said he just wanted to say a few words and apologize,” Lila sald.
Inodded again. Everything was unfolding ratly as that expected
“Why don’t you seem excited at “You’re such a boring woman” Lila pouted when she saw the lack of a reaction on my face.
“What’s there to get excited about? We already gured this would happen. If he’s back at work, then it’s only natural that he’d find ways to get closer to me,” I said as I sat back down at my desk
“That’s true. You’re still aboring woman, though. I’m going to shower,” Lila admitted and tossed her packet on my face,
