Xante was the only person in the living room by the time Corinne got back.

She sat next to her and asked, “Where’s Aaron?”

Xante pointed with her chin to outside, where it was viewable through the floor-to-ceiling window.

Corinne looked to where she pointed and saw Aaron and Annie playing with Joey on the lawn.

“I thought Aaron doesn’t like kids,” said Corinne with narrowed eyes.

Xante pushed up her gold-rimmed glasses. “He doesn’t. He’s just putting up an act.”

“Why would he do that?”

that moment, Corinne saw Aaron reaching out to help Annie swipe off some

did thank him. After that,

Annie?” Corinne asked with a

help but chase after her. He’s in way too deep than we thought,” replied Xante wisely.Books Chapters

“What do you mean?”

He’s never been before. Similarly, no girl has ever been serious about him since they all heard

to him. I mean, no decent girl would touch him with a three-meter pole. No decent girl except for Annie. She’s kind, honest, and naive. I think he started falling for her after she kept bringing home-cooked meals for him every day. After all, no girl has ever treated him with respect or chased him like she did. In fact, I think he would’ve asked Annie

girlfriend? Does he have any intention to marry her?”

Xante said without hesitation. “You know very well

matters. “Annie was deeply hurt by her dirtbag ex-fiance, and she’s the type to want to get married after dating. She can’t afford to get hurt the second time anymore. That’s

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