As the two were in a standoff, Estelle’s phone suddenly rang, catching her off guard. She glanced at the caller ID, her heart pounding in anxiety

Jonathan noticed too, “Answer your phone.”

He stayed put, almost brushing against Estelle’s face. When she picked up her phone, he didn’t back off.

Estelle took a deep breath to calm her nerves, subtly turned her head to answer the call, “Manley?”

“Estelle, I can’t have dinner with you tonight. Something’s up with our overseas operations, I gotta fly out immediately

Estelle was taken aback, “So you’re leaving now?”

Her voice was a bit hoarse, which Manley picked up on immediately. “Estelle, where are you?”

Jonathan suddenly bit Estelle’s earlobe.

back, pushing him away with one hand while pretending to be cool, I’m fine. I’m

Kya, Manley sounded reluctant, I might have to stay there for

Jonathan’s kiss, unable to

Estelle decided to talk to Manley today. Either they stopped seeing each other, or they gave

him.

always had a way of catching you off guard. How could she possibly

had to leave. But she felt a sense of relief. She tried to ignore the

voice was gentle, “Wait for me to come back.”

position. She didn’t know how to respond to Manley’s affection. She knew there was no future for them, so all she could do was laugh lightly and say, “I gotta hang up

up, she swung her elbow towards Jonathan’s

his eyes both tender and cold. “This is the

eyes flared up

smiled, “I only have eyes for you.”

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