Separate Weddings, Separate Lives novel Chapter 69

Louisa was already being very straightforward.

Elijah didn't play ignorant, either. He shook his head and asked, "What do you think?"

On the surface, things had blown over. Yet, something might've still been brewing in their hearts.

Louisa understood. Elijah wanted to talk about what happened on Facebook. The things she had been trying to hide were coming out of the cracks.

Since the cat was out of the bag, there was no point trying to keep quiet. Talking it out was a good thing. If not, the guilt from sending the wrong message would keep weighing down on her.

"Stop being sly and skirting around the topic. Ask whatever you want."

The car drove down the small path heading toward Elijah's place. They were only lit by the lamps lining the road. The blinding lights from the cityscape had faded into the distance, leaving the car dimly lit. It created an even more oppressive atmosphere.

Elijah shot back, "Are there any dirty secrets on your Facebook account?"

Speaking to Elijah was such a hassle. It was like getting stabbed by someone who couldn't finish the job, leaving her struggling on her last breath. "Elijah…"

Elijah said at the same time, "Why did you delete it?"

Louisa swallowed, moistening her dry throat. "I didn't need it anymore."

"That's true," Elijah agreed emotionlessly. However, it made goosebumps rise on the back of her neck. She stared at him, knowing Elijah wasn't done yet.

As expected, he continued, "After all…"

He seemed to be speaking slowly on purpose just to torture her. Louisa's breath stuttered, as though the air in the car had thinned out.

Louisa waited for him to continue. Yet, he remained silent. He took her hand, in which she'd been holding her phone. This frayed Louisa's nerves even further.

Elijah looked straight at her, eyes dark as the night. "After all, you've managed to entrap the man you wanted."

Louisa was taken aback. Did he think she'd used Facebook just to entrap him? She wasn't that cunning a woman. However, the misunderstanding wasn't exactly a bad thing. She wanted him to think of her like that.

"Do you still want Odysseus for yourself?"

Extracting her hand, Louisa averted her eyes and answered, "Not anymore."

The car entered their compound. Louisa tried to leave immediately, but Elijah held on to her. "Wait."

He got out of the car before their driver and circled over to the other side of the car, opening Louisa's door. Louisa had no idea where his sudden chivalry came from, but she didn't shy away from it. Just as Louisa was about to get out, Elijah gathered her into his arms.

"Elijah…"

"I want a hug," said Elijah. He strode into the house with her in his arms.

To avoid falling, Louisa wound her arms around his neck. When she turned around, she saw a car driving away.

Louisa's eyes widened. She suddenly understood—Elijah hadn't picked her up because he wanted a hug. It was an act for whoever was watching.