Family on Their Knees Heart Turned to Ice novel Chapter 1133

Why the sudden familiarity? He was practically pouting, adopting a tone that reminded her a little too much of Leonard's playful, seductive teasing behind closed doors.

It was deeply unsettling.

Lillian gave him a polite, distant smile. "Actually... my health doesn't really allow for much caffeine, so you'd just be wasting your premium beans.

Anyway, what brings you to this side of town? Did the Winthrops set up an office nearby?"

Miles shook his head. "No, Tristan handles all the corporate stuff. You know me. I've always been all about having a good time. He conquers the business world, and I keep the elders company. Classic division of labor.

I was just bored out of my mind today. I took the car out for a spin, realized Lillionix was in the neighborhood, and thought I'd try my luck bumping into you."

They were childhood friends, yes, but they hadn't seen each other in years. There was an inevitable gap between them.

Given everything Lillian had survived—from prison to the brutal corporate warfare—she had zero tolerance for this aggressive, unearned intimacy.

Keeping her customer-service smile firmly in place, she didn't engage.

Miles didn't seem to care that he was carrying the entire conversation. "I haven't been back in Northwyn long," he continued smoothly. "I barely know my way around anymore.

I still haven't figured out where to eat. Since you know the area, let me take you out to lunch. You can show me the best spots."

Lillian hesitated. "Uh... I actually just ate. You really don't need to treat me.

To be honest, I'm not that familiar with the restaurants around here either.

I usually have my nutritionist bring my meals during work hours. I rarely eat out. If you want, I can have my secretary recommend some good places for you?"

It wasn't that she disliked him. They shared childhood memories, after all.

But his persistent, clingy attitude made her skin crawl, instinctually making her want to put a ten-foot wall between them.

More importantly, the guy was just acting incredibly weird today.

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