Chapter 176

Olivia’s burp was loud in the silent room before stillness inflated in the air.

She didn’t expect herself to give the game away that quickly.

Feeling awkward, she looked at Ethan. “I can explain.”

She blurted that in the heat of the moment, making matters worse.

She observed his expression carefully only to realize that his face was free from annoyance.

Worry sat upon his brows instead.

She thought, “Did I misread his expression? He resents me to his bones. Why would he be worried about me?”

“Have more if you’re hungry.” He gave her a spoonful.

She was confused as she thought, “Does he think that I burp because I’m hungry?”

Olivia was stuffed when the

I’m full.” She could

and bones.

lasagna. Her cheeks were puffed like

this moment, a woman in spectacles opened the door. “Mr.

she imagined

Ethan, who abhorred contact with women, was hugging

the secretary in a

and choked on

gave her a glass of water. “How could a grown–up choke

his cheek. “I

sent slight shudders across his body.

breathing was

head away to look at the shocked secretary. “Who

sorry, Mr. Miller.” She quickly closed

Ethan’s neck, she had been watching

was on Olivia’s

to drive Olivia and Ethan apart. Thus, the opponent wouldn’t

there weren’t many emotions shown

the door was closed, she released him. “That secretary is bold. She entered the office without your

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