Chapter 80
But if it were someone like me, who’s been divorced and was even carrying her ex–husband’s child, I definitely wouldn’t pass Rose’s test.
“Alright, fair enough “I finally gave in. “I’ll go to Drixmont with you and play my part.”
Tom smiled. “Dal”
I flew to Drixmont with Tom the next morning.
This was my first time in Prismont
As the plane landed at Khester International Airport, Tom and I weaved through the bustling crowd, experiencing the city’s charm. It was so different
from Fuvine.
Tom was rarely dressed so formally. He wore a well–tailored gray suit that made him look tall and lean, highlighting his broad shoulders and narrow
He didn’t wear a tie, and two buttons of his shirt were undone, exposing his prominent Adam’s apple and part of his collarbone. He had this wild and carefree air about him. As he walked past, everyone turned their heads to look at him.
“Are you tired? Or hungry?”
Tom turned to look at me as we neared the exit. “Do you want to grab a bite before we go?”
I quickly shook my head. “No need. I’m not hungry.”
Tom smiled. “Someone will probably come to pick us up once we leave the airport. It’s time to get into character now.”
I instantly perked up at his words and nodded quickly. “Don’t worry, Tom. I’m ready.”
Tom chuckled. The next moment, he reached out and took my hand I was startled by his gesture and instinctively tried to pull away.
“Is this what you mean by being ready?”
Tom smiled and didn’t say much more, but his fingers tightened around mine, intertwining our hands.
I couldn’t help but take a deep breath as my palms started to sweat.
As we walked out of the airport hand in hand, we saw a striking royal blue convertible sports car parked by the side of the road. Passersby kept glancing over, and leaning against the car was a man wearing sunglasses. He stood completely still, oozing with confidence.
“Tom!”
The man spotted Tom and immediately took off his sunglasses. He grinned as he walked over to greet Tom.
“I thought you weren’t coming! I’ve been waiting for over an hour!”
He spoke while taking the luggage from Tom’s hands. Then, his gaze swept over me. “This beautiful lady is…”
Tom raised his hand and gave the man a playful smack on the head. “Stop with the flirting! Call her Grace.”
The man immediately grinned, showing off his neat white teeth. “Hello, Grace.”
Tom seemed satisfied as he nodded, then reached up to drape an arm around my shoulder, gently squeezing it. “Alvin is my cousin.”
“Hello” I quickly extended my hand to shake his.
Alvin wiped his hand on his clothes before reaching out to shake mine.
But Tom ruthlessly swatted his hand away before he could even touch my hand. “No need for that. Go open the car door.”
“Yes!” Alvin wasn’t upset at all. He made a mock bow, then hurriedly turned to open the car door.
Tom still held my hand when we were in the car, even p
playing with it in his grasp. I couldn’t help but feel my face flush and wanted to pull my
hand
away
