Love the Second Time Around

Chapter 91 Just Friends

I lowered my head and stood still for quite some time until someone tugged at my hand.

Meanwhile, Nicholas was also standing beside me. I looked at both of them and said, “Please wait for me. I’ll wash my face and join the crew.”

“Liliana, I think you shouldn’t go out today. Stay here; I can keep you company.” Shannon was reluctant to let go of me as she was so worried.

I shook my head and replied, “It’s okay. I’m fine.”

With that, I gently pulled my hand away from hers and turned around to head toward the restroom.

The water was cold but it could cover up the traces of tears on my face.

After washing up, I stared at myself in the mirror and grinned in self-deprecation.

It’s not a big deal. After all, Dominic is just one of those scumbags.

And it doesn’t matter that I have slept with him because I’ve been married before anyway.

After wiping away the water off my face, I left the restroom.

“Let’s go. Nicholas, I remember you have to shoot a scene this morning. Don’t be late because of me.” I paused for a while and said apologetically, “Also, I’m sorry for using you just now. When everything dies down, I’ll treat you to dinner to compensate you.”

I felt my face burning with embarrassment once I recalled the things I had said earlier on.

“It’s okay. Since I’m a man, I guess I was the one who took advantage of you. Nonetheless, I’ve jotted down your promise to treat me to dinner, so don’t go back on your word.”

Since I owed Nicholas a lot, I thought I was the one who took advantage of him by only treating him to dinner.

to him once again that I wouldn’t go

Shannon and me out of the hotel via a special

we exited the hotel, we saw Nicholas’ manager, Jake, waiting

to the minivan. I’ll drive myself and give Liliana a lift,”

and asked, “Why must we leave separately? Can’t we sit in the same

and said with a smile, “Since the reporters recognize my minivan, I’m afraid they might block our way

so that’s how it is. How thoughtful

reluctant to follow Nicholas’ order. He raised his voice and objected impatiently, “Nic, why must you stick with her? If the reporters take pictures of you two, your reputation will go down the drain because of

nose awkwardly upon hearing this. As much as I hated it, I had to

I’ll ruin his reputation.

say. Let’s go. We’re running out

the end, Jake had no choice but to leave with Shannon as told, whereas Nicholas and I got into

and we arrived

by a crowd of reporters the

was shocked, I stammered, “Th-they… Why are

not help but look up at Nicholas, who remained calm and

years. He did not

even though I had encountered a

I know if

I know how long you two have been together? Are you planning to

have you chosen Nicholas over Mr.

almost drove me mad. Although a lot of questions were asked, they always revolved around Dominic, Nicholas, and

kept pushing their mics, cameras, and recorders toward me, I had the urge to deny all of the gossips and speculations. However, I found myself rooted to the ground without

gentle when you’re asking a pretty lady.

appropriate and timely remark saved me