Chapter 26 Overhearing Rumors
Jack glanced at me. Under the pressure from Mom and Dad, he reluctantly muttered, “Fine, I guess I did wrong you.
Guess? He did wrong me. Where was the “guess” coming from? How could he be this insincere in his apology?
I was about to speak when he continued, “What about you and Eric? I saw the two of you hugging with my own eyes!”
“Seeing isn’t always about believing.” A cold male voice came from behind me before I could retort.
I froze and turned to look at Eric standing at the door of the ward. It was quite a surprise. “Eric, what are you doing here?”
Eric strode in and calmly answered, “I’m here to visit a relative. I didn’t expect to overhear someone spreading false rumors about me.”
I raised an eyebrow, doubting his words. He happened to be here visiting a relative the same time I was here. That seemed too much of a coincidence.
Eric ignored my skepticism and nodded politely at my parents in greeting. “Mr. and Mrs. Brown, what Jack mentioned was just a misunderstanding. As I had helped Jane, she owed me a favor and treated me to a meal. As for the hugging, she slipped, and I steadied her. That was all.”
Mom and Dad nodded in understanding. “So, that’s what happened. Jae told us you’re just friends, and we trust her. She’s not the type to misbehave.”
Mom shot Jack a disapproving glare. “Did you hear that? It’s all explained, so stop talking nonsense.”
The chastised Jack let out a disgruntled snort and was at a loss for words.
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