Defying Fate: The Unstoppable Eileen

Chapter 164

Chapter 164

The thermal box was stuffed with grilled chicken wings.

Eileen walked over, glanced at the box, then at Egbert. “Where’s Aaron?” she asked.

Egbert didn’t answer, he just opened the box.

Instantly, the aroma filled the office.

Eileen swallowed hard, her mouth practically watering. But she remembered she was a woman of principle. “Don’t think you can tempt me with food. I won’t falter!” she declared.

Five minutes later.

Eileen held a chicken wing, gnawing until every bit of meat was gone, even chewing the bone before tossing the remains into the trash.

Egbert handed her a napkin, helping wipe the grease from her lips. “Take your time,” he said.

Eileen let him wipe her mouth, baring her teeth in protest. “I’m a woman of principle! I’m still mad at you!”

“Uh-huh,” Egbert responded softly, holding a straw-filled cup of juice to her lips. “Freshly squeezed.”

Eileen took a big gulp.

Tart and sweet. Yum!

She ate chicken wings and sipped juice until more than half of the box was gone. Finally, she looked up at Egbert. “Will there be more tomorrow?”

Egbert paused, then smiled. “As long as you want it.”

Eileen was pleased but feigning anger she taunted, “Didn’t you say you wouldn’t save any for me?”

“Indeed,” Egbert got up.

He took a dry towel from Eileen’s washbasin, standing behind her, drying her damp hair as he said, “But I couldn’t bear it.”

“Bear what?” Eileen turned to ask.

“I couldn’t bear disappointing you,” Egbert looked into her eyes.

Eileen was stunned.

fell

at

remained the same. He just

continuing to gnaw at her

juice, Eileen

she picked up her

you,” Egbert said

Eileen’s frown deepened.

before blurting out, “Egbert,

chuckled. “How so?”

You’ve been extra sweet

asked in a slightly

hiding something, are you?!” Eileen

Egbert was speechless.

convinced that was a real

“You’re not actually hiding something from me, are

deep breath, his eyes

you hiding from me? Say

clutching his collar. His warm palm enveloped her hand.

silent for a moment, then slowly said, “There is indeed something I

her eyes.

“I…”

of keys, a puzzled look on his face as he watched them.

froze at

drill. With the boss around, she let go, stepping aside

the office doors were locked.

thought she locked it

looked at Egbert, then Eileen, recalling what she had just seen.

man and a woman standing close, holding hands…

ventured, “Were

“No! We were

pointed to the empty thermal box on the table, trying to

“Why would you eat in

She shot Egbert a

was my mistake,” Egbert admitted.

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