Chapter 156

Erica noticed that he wanted some alone time with Evelyn, so she followed John outside.

She didn’t have a problem leaving her husband with Evelyn because she trusted her.

She could see how John was beginning to get agitated, so she placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Don’t worry, she’ll be fine," she said to him.

"I wasn’t worried about her," John lied, trying to avert his gaze.

"You don’t have to hide it because I know you care about her," Erica said with a smile. "Do you have feelings for her?" she added.

This time John flinched because he wasn’t expecting her to ask such a straightforward question.

"It’s okay to want something for yourself," she said softly.

"It’s just complicated," he sighed in distress.

"Don’t worry, you’ll be fine," Erica chuckled. "Come on, let’s go," she added as they continued to walk down the hallway.

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Evelyn was still watching Sullivan as he stood in front of her.

She felt her heart beating in her chest because she was scared of being alone with him.

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