I Chose Me Over My Marriage novel Chapter 153

Watching from the sidelines, Lyra couldn't hide the smile tugging at the corners of her lips.

CeCe really liked Miles.

Anyone with a pulse could see that.

The only mystery was how Miles felt about it.

"Long time no see," CeCe spoke first.

Miles stopped in front of her, giving a slight nod. "Long time no see."

Seeing that their interaction was far from warm, Lyra shook her head helplessly.

Her brother was great in many ways, but knowing how to talk to women definitely wasn't one of them.

Lyra stepped forward, standing next to CeCe as she looked at Miles.

"You two catch up. I'm going upstairs to handle some work."

Hearing this, Miles glanced at her, unable to find a reason to object.

As for Lyra.

She always made it a point to finish her work during office hours and rarely brought lingering tasks home unless it was an absolute emergency.

She simply wanted to give Miles and CeCe some space.

But Lyra had no idea that Miles had already seen right through her intentions.

Once Lyra went upstairs, Miles and CeCe exchanged a look before sitting on the sofa, keeping a noticeable distance between them.

CeCe noticed him deliberately pulling away. Remembering the rumors online, her eyes dimmed slightly.

"The person you mentioned liking before... I've met her now, haven't I?"

CeCe gave a self-deprecating smile as she spoke.

She finally understood why she could never secure a place in Miles's heart.

Miles frowned, his voice low. "This has nothing to do with you. Please don't jump to conclusions."

"There's no need," Miles said softly. "This doesn't involve you."

As he spoke, he caught sight of Eleanor and Mrs. Chambers chatting in the garden out of the corner of his eye.

Though Eleanor appeared perfectly engaged in conversation, she kept glancing toward him and CeCe.

They had known all along.

That was why they were trying every trick in the book to sever any possibility between him and Lyra.

The realization made Miles let out a dark, mocking laugh.

Missing the shift in his mood, CeCe frowned with concern. "So you're just going to hide your feelings and let things stay like this forever?"

"Hide?" Miles countered softly, a deep, predatory intensity flashing in his eyes. "I never planned on doing that."

He had missed his chance once; he absolutely wouldn't let it happen a second time.

CeCe froze, clearly not expecting that answer. Her eyes widened with shock, but more than that, she felt as though she were looking at a stranger.