After leaving the manor, Madeleine couldn’t hold back anymore
and pressed Rebecca, linking her arm.
“You changed the subject earlier. Come on, tell me, how far
have things gone with you and Professor Shaw?”
“What are you talking about? Nothing has gone anywhere. I
already told you, I wasn’t feeling well that day, he came to my
place to take care of me, and we haven’t seen each other
since.”
!
Madeleine’s eyes widened. “You haven’t seen each other?!
Don’t you like Professor Shaw?”
Rebecca gave a speechless smile.
“When did I ever tell you I liked Adrian?”
Madeleine was about to speak when her gaze suddenly froze,
her mouth slightly open. “Professor Shaw…”
Chapter 244
Rebecca had been looking at Madeleine with an expression that
said, “You’ve learned to be a little liar.”
When she turned her head, she froze as if paralyzed.
Adrian was standing right in front of her, wearing the same
overcoat from the hospital.
Behind his gold–rimmed glasses, his eyes stared at Rebecca,
dark and deep.
Did he hear?
He heard.
Rebecca’s heart sank, and she couldn’t help but curse inwardly.
How could there be such a coincidence in the world? The very
person she was talking about had heard her.
It’s true, you really shouldn’t talk about people behind their
backs.
The atmosphere grew tense for a moment, so Madeleine
quickly stepped in to break the ice.
“What a coincidence, Professor Shaw. I didn’t expect to run into
you here.”
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Adrian nodded, finally tearing his gaze away from Rebecca.
He adjusted his glasses and explained in a serious tone.
“My mother left something here and asked me to come get it. I
forgot you were here.”
“Haha, is that so? Your memory is that bad, Professor Shaw?”
Madeleine couldn’t help but laugh.
If you came on purpose, just admit it. This Professor Shaw is quite something, trying to save face like that.
Rebecca frowned. “Your mother’s things, why would they be
here?”
“Oh, I forgot to tell you, Rebecca. Professor Shaw lent us this
manor.”
Rebecca didn’t say anything, just turned her head and gave
Madeleine a deep look.
This couple.
You two are something else!
They’re doing this on purpose!
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“Oh, I just remembered I have something to do. Wasn’t Roderick
looking for me? Rebecca, I can’t go for a walk with you
anymore.”
After speaking, Madeleine looked at Adrian. “Professor Shaw,
you’re not in a hurry, are you? Keep Rebecca company for me,
will you? I’ll be right back.”
With that said, without caring if they agreed, Madeleine turned
and bolted.
Rebecca really couldn’t take it anymore and rolled her eyes.
When she turned back and saw Adrian staring at her again with
that resentful, deep gaze, she suddenly felt a little guilty.
She cleared her throat. “If you’re in a hurry to get your things,
you should go. I’ll just take a walk by myself.”
The moment the words left her mouth, Rebecca felt her wrist
being grabbed tightly.
Adrian gripped her through her sleeve and strode toward a
nearby mountain path.
In the distance, Madeleine, who was hiding and peeking from
behind a door, stomped her foot in frustration.
“Hey, why’d they run off!”
Adrian had long legs and took wide strides. He walked quickly, as if with anger, not waiting for Rebecca at all:
Rebecca had no choice but to jog to keep up with his pace.
“Slow… slow down.”
“I can’t keep up, Adrian.”
“Ow!”
Only when she cried out that word did Adrian stop abruptly, his
grip loosening.
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