Chapter 0096 She lifted her gaze to meet mine ; she stared at me for a long while as if she was trying to figure out if I was being truthful or not .<\/p>\n
Really ? She finally asked .<\/p>\n
Yes , I told her .<\/p>\n
Besides , your father would kill me if I overstepped .<\/p>\n
She smirked and then shrugged .<\/p>\n
He is very protective , she admitted .<\/p>\n
I just dont get where Ethans head has been at lately .<\/p>\n
Hes hard to read .<\/p>\n
From what I remember , hes always been like that , I told her .<\/p>\n
I wouldnt take it to heart though , Irene .<\/p>\n
He loves you and wants to be with you .<\/p>\n
He chose you .<\/p>\n
She seemed to have relaxed because she finally smiled a genuine smile , and then she nodded .<\/p>\n
The waitress gave us our meals and we talked mindlessly as we ate .<\/p>\n
I felt a bit hollow since the conversation though ; I didnt like lying to her about my history with Ethan and the fact that Ethan loves her .<\/p>\n
I knew he was only using her and if she found out about that , it would destroy her .<\/p>\n
Once dinner concluded , Irene grabbed my arm before I could go out the front door .<\/p>\n
Lets go out the back , she whispered , a devilish and humored look in her eyes .<\/p>\n
What ? I asked her , raising my eyebrows .<\/p>\n
Why ? Because the guards are out front and I just want a little longer without them , she said , glancing out the front door .<\/p>\n
Lets take a walk .<\/p>\n
I didnt argue with her ; I followed her out the back door and we walked through the dirty alley until we reached the street .<\/p>\n
I could see Leroys car and the guards car a distance away near the front door of the restaurant .<\/p>\n
Irene saw them too and we quickly hurried in the opposite direction .<\/p>\n
As we ran , I couldnt help but laugh .<\/p>\n
I felt like a child sneaking around her parents .<\/p>\n
Irene was also chuckling , both of us gasping for breath and holding our stomachs as we laughed around the corner .<\/p>\n
I leaned against the building we were near , sure that we were far enough away to rest for a minute .<\/p>\n
We cant avoid them forever , I chuckled .<\/p>\n
I know , she sighed .<\/p>\n
I just wanted to have some fun I wrapped an arm through hers .<\/p>\n
I get it , I assured her .<\/p>\n
Maybe we can hang out again ? She perked up , a look of pure happiness in her eyes .<\/p>\n
Really ? She asked .<\/p>\n
I had to admit , I liked hanging out with her .<\/p>\n
She was easy to be around and easy to love .<\/p>\n
It was no wonder Ethan wanted her and not me \u2026 it was more than just her status ; it was who she was as a person .<\/p>\n
She deserved better than Ethan .<\/p>\n
ter 0096 nted to tell her the truth , I hated lying to her .<\/p>\n
It didnt make me feel good and she was only going to hurt as a result .<\/p>\n
Gavin was wrong for keeping this from her .<\/p>\n
me on , she said, pulling me along with her .<\/p>\n
Lets get back before they send a search party out for \u0254dded but as we walked , I grew more apprehensive .<\/p>\n
I wanted to tell her the truth despite what Gavin ght want .<\/p>\n
But as I opened my mouth to speak , a white van pulled up beside us and a ton of men piled t of the car , surrounding us .<\/p>\n
ey were masked strangers with sickly scents , and they were huge .<\/p>\n
I got in my fighting stance knowing at I didnt stand a chance because there were so many of them and only one of me , he look of panic was clear on Irenes face .noveldrama<\/p>\n
She went to scream , but she immediately passed out when meone stuck a syringe into her neck .<\/p>\n
Irene ! I yelled , trying to get to her , but I felt a sting in my neck and then arms wrapped around my mp body , just as everything went black .<\/p>\n
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