Chapter 227
Chapter 227:
“Okay, then explain why you don’t want me in your house. And if I really did want to see her, shouldn’t that be fine? I thought you said you didn’t care. Or are you falling in love with her now p>
“Can you stop talking nonsense? I’m not in love with her. And if you’re that eager, fine—visit us every day. Stay as long as you want and stare at her until you’re sick of it p>
My hand clenched into a fist beneath the desk.
“Ahhh… if you only knew how much I’d enjoy seeing her every day. But I won’t stay at your house. I don’t want her to think I’m desperate for her attention.” He straightened and stood up.
“You can go back to work now,” I muttered, turning my attention back to the computer screen.
“Okay. Have a good day, sir p>
Once he left the room, I dragged my fingers through my hair, frustration burning inside me.
Sophia’s Point of View
After showering, I was drying my hair when a soft knock sounded in the hallway.
“You can come in, Nanay Emily p>
𝖣𝗼𝘄𝗇𝗹𝗼а𝘥 𝖯𝗗𝗙𝘴 𝖿𝘳𝘦𝘦 oո
She pushed the door open gently and walked over to where I stood.
“Good morning, Anak,” she greeted with a warm smile.
“Good morning, Nanay,” I replied, returning her smile.
“Your friend is waiting for you in the living room. His name is Craig p>
Oh, Craig was here! Hearing that immediately lifted my mood.
“Thank you, Nanay. I figured he’d come today since we planned to rehearse for our upcoming competition in the United States p>
“Wow. Does your husband know about this p>
“No, and I have no intention of telling him because I doubt he’d care p>
“I’m sure he’d be proud to know his wife will be performing in the United States p>
“I doubt it, Nanay p>
I started brushing my hair.
“By the way, have you seen him around p>
“Today is Sunday, and I have no idea if he plans to stay home. Honestly, it might be easier if he doesn’t p>
“No, he left early. He mentioned they had a meeting at La Mirada p>
Mmm. I nodded. “That’s good p>
“Why? Were you thinking of talking to him about something p>
“No. It’s just that Craig and I want to use the pool for our rehearsal p>
“Anak, you can use the pool whenever you want. This house is yours too. You don’t need his approval p>
“Thank you, Nanay p>
“Now tell me what you want to eat. Would you like pancakes with chocolate syrup p>
“Yes, Nanay. Thank you so much p>
“You’re welcome. I’ll go make them now p>
When she left and the door clicked shut behind her, I got up from the bed and searched for something comfortable to wear. I put on black cotton shorts and a soft gray t-shirt, then let my hair fall over my shoulders without bothering to tie it up. After one last glance in the mirror, I left the room and walked toward the living room.
Craig was lounging on the sofa, but before I could say anything, I saw my cat rolling on the carpet and rubbing her face against his pants.