Seacisco had extreme climatic conditions. It had scorching hot summers and cold winters.

The fruit store near their apartment sold iced watermelon juice. The refreshing scent of the fruit wafted in the air.

Janet bought two cups of juice and went home.

She was still thinking about Brandon’s messages.

As Janet walked into the house in a daze, she saw Ethan standing on the balcony, picking up dried clothes from the line. His hair swayed with the gentle breeze, and a few strands covered his bright eyes.

“What’s wrong? You look preoccupied.” Ethan sat on the sofa and put the pile of clothes beside him. His droopy eyes made him look indifferent and lazy. His magnetic voice snapped Janet out of her thoughts.

A pang of guilt settled in her heart when she met his gaze.

Janet felt she had to tell him the truth. After all, she didn’t do anything wrong.

“I’ve been thinking about my company’s CEO, Brandon Larson.” Janet’s brows furrowed as if it were something important.

watermelon juice from the table, inserted the straw into it, and brought it to Janet’s mouth,

turned her phone on and

think he is being too nice to me. It doesn’t look like a professional conversation at all. That’s not how a CEO talks to

the conversation. He scrolled down

all the messages, he had

that Janet

wife who would never cheat on him

has given you? Brandon is an influential person. I’m sure he’ll be able to help you

sofa, and his hair rubbed against Janet’s neck. “Honey,

couldn’t speak ill of Brandon, for it was

studied his face. “Is this how you

Ethan’s reaction surprised her.

felt the man was jealous and

when they find out other men are trying to hook

had never reacted

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