- “What’s your relationship with Justin Xenakis?”
- Finally, Michael spoke, but the look in his eyes was interrogative as he stared at me.
- Hearing the name “Justin Xenakis,” my heart inexorably clenched. Nonetheless, I had already scraped through the most unbearable period, so I could conceal my anguish well.
- “I don’t have a relationship with him. We’re strangers.”
- In the past, he was the most important person to me, the man I was going to entrust the rest of my life to. However, we’re now merely strangers.
- “Do you think I’d believe that, Anna Garcia?”
- His gaze turned cold as he looked at me, and his voice was stained with a hint of anger.
- At his words, my heart skipped a beat. How did he know my name? I don’t think I’ve ever told him that!
- “How did you know my name? Did I tell you?” I asked softly, looking up at his riveting eyes.
- “Do you think it’s difficult for me to investigate someone? Also, the woman with Justin Xenakis earlier mentioned your name.”
- He retorted in a deep and sensual voice. With a frown on his face, he eyed me as though I was an idiot.
- “I… I’ve got to go. It’s a pure coincidence that we met again today. Also, thank you for your help just now.”
- Having said that, I whirled around to leave. Alas, Michael pinned me against the wall again. Propping both hands on the wall, he leaned toward me and enveloped me in his embrace.
- At that very moment, I could clearly sense how fast my heart was beating. After all, his handsome countenance was merely an inch away from me. It would be bizarre if I didn’t feel anything at all in the face of such a handsome man.
- Nonetheless, I felt that it was only because I was unaccustomed to having contact with a man other than Justin. During the past seven years I had been with him, I had kept a distance from the opposite sex. Thus, I was presently inept at dealing with men.
- “Ah, you wanted to leave just like that?” he said in a deep and alluring voice as he slowly closed the gap between us.
- Every single syllable out of his mouth was tugging at my heartstrings, and my heart couldn’t help hammering.
- “W-What do you want from me?”
- As he drew increasingly close, I didn’t even dare to breathe.
- “Well? Are you playing hard to get?”
- His gaze abruptly turned cold, and the interrogative tone in his voice grew all the more distinct.
- I was initially a tad flustered, but the fury within me instantly surged upon hearing his question. What the hell does he mean by that? I’m not playing hard to get!
- “I don’t understand what you’re saying. I’m sorry, but I’ve got something to do, so I’ve got to leave.”
- I forcefully pushed Michael’s arm away before I stalked off.
- Gah! He’s definitely not right in the head. When did I play hard to get? What on earth was he talking about?
- I thought he wouldn’t allow me to leave so easily, but surprisingly, he didn’t stop me anymore.
- Never had I felt so desolate as I trudged along the street by myself. The scene that had transpired at the mall earlier remained lingering in my mind. I didn’t know how I could forget Justin completely and no longer feel any pain from his betrayal.
- When I returned to Natalie’s house, she started hounding me with questions about Michael as soon as I stepped across the threshold.
- “Quick, tell me everything! What’s your relationship with the man we bumped into at the mall today? Was he the one you spent the night with the other day?”
- She was an incredibly smart person, so she actually guessed the gist of it without me saying anything.
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