Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 27 A Look That's Far From Innocent

I felt a hint of unease seeing Mom's overly enthusiastic smile, but Eric responded calmly, "We're just neighbors, and it's only right for us to help each other out. Don't worry about it, Mrs. Brown."

Sensing the shift in the atmosphere, I tried to slip away, only to have Mom pull me aside. She lowered her voice and asked, “Be honest with me. What's going on between the two of you?"

I sighed helplessly. "What are you talking about, Mom? We're just regular friends. Haven't we explained?"

“That's impossible!” Mom rebuked.

“I'm experienced, and I can tell that the way Eric looks at you is far from innocent. Nothing's

happening now, but nobody can say that for sure about the future.”

My lips twitched in speechlessness, Eric had deep, soulful eyes, and anyone would mistake his gaze for a look of romantic interest.

But Mom wasn't hearing any of it. She continued, "I think Eric's a good guy. If you have feelings for him, you should consider taking the first

I sighed and pulled my hand free from her grasp. "I don't have feelings for him, Mom. Stop trying to play matchmaker. I'm heading home."

"Child..."

I called for Eric to leave together. On my way out, I caught a glimpse of Jack attentively caring for Elsa.

I paused and couldn't resist making a sarcastic remark, “Some people need to open their eyes.

Don't end up losing everything just because you can't tell what's real and fake.”

Jack wasn't

stupid as he instantly understood who the mocking remark was directed at. His expression darkened, and he retorted, “Mind your own busin

Judging from his oblivious expression, I decided it wasn't worth my time to argue further.

When we got in the elevator, I glanced at Eric and asked, "Is it true that you're here to visit a relative?"

Eric raised an eyebrow and responded with a vague answer, "I guess your parents can be considered relatives."

I didn't know what to say. Was he here just to help me explain things?

I fell silent. A mix of emotions churned within me, but I feared I might be overthinking.

Eric offered to give me a ride home since it was on his way, and I didn't refuse.

Jeremiah was waiting at the exit of the hospital. He strode over once he spotted me, and his expression darkened the instant he saw Eric. He held in his displeasure and said, “Jane, stop making a fuss and come home with me. You've just stirred up a scandal with Eric, and more I felt disgusted by his supposedly concerned tone. As I shot him a cold glance, I retorted, "You started the rumors about me and Eric. What i Jeremiah frowned as his patience seemed to wear thin. "We can talk about this at home. Don't embarrass yourself in public."

He reached out to grab my hand, but I quickly stepped back. Eric stepped up to shield me from Jeremiah.

"Didn't you hear her? She said she's not going back with you."

Jeremiah's expression turned cold at Eric's intervention. "This is a matter between me and my wife. What does it have to do with you? Don't against you. If you're not gonna move aside, I'm not going to be responsible for what happens next.”

Eric scoffed dismissively and remained unfazed. “Oh? I'd love to see what exactly will happen.