I glanced at the woman next to Michael as she was picking which clothes to try out. She was tall, her skin was fair, and whenever she smiled, she looked as graceful as a princess. All in all, she was a very pretty woman.

“Let’s go, Anna,” Natalie exclaimed after she walked out of the changing room.

That idiot! Now Michael definitely knows that I’m here! I thought to myself as I trembled in fear.

Just as I expected, Michael arrived in front of me. However, his gaze contained many complex emotions that I couldn’t understand.

I didn’t know if I should greet him or, as he mentioned before, pretend not to know him if we ever see each other in public. It was quite awkward for both of us to stand there in silence.

 

“Michael, what do you think about this dress? Do you think it suits me?” The woman approached him with a dress she picked out from the rest.

Michael didn’t answer her and still stared at me.

The woman raised her eyebrow in suspicion. She examined me for a bit before she whispered to Michael, “Do you know this lady?”

I could tell she was looking at me antagonistically.

Michael took one last look

would at least say that I’m one of his company’s employees.

should try it out,” said

I’ll be back in a moment.” The woman glanced at

made me

here?” Michael asked coldly after making sure the

look at the clothes, obviously.” I did my best to put up a

me intensely. I could tell

else, I’ll be taking my leave now, Mr. Shaw.” I couldn’t bear

me from leaving. He also didn’t explain

leaving the mall. Regret started to seep into my heart. If I hadn’t agreed to go shopping

 

you, even though you two spent so much time together! He’s a terrible man!” Natalie heard our exchange and was getting angry on my behalf.

that he pretended not to know me.” I smiled bitterly, despite stating the

me with a serious expression. “But you’re clearly upset.

her gaze because I didn’t know how to answer

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