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Echoes of Unrequited Love (Xaviera and Hogan) novel Chapter 102

Chapter 102 

Hundredday. I chew over this phrase, and when I thought back to that guy’s lustfilled eyes last night, it was like I suddenly bit into an unripe olive nothing but bitterness in my mouth

I honestly thought that someone like Hogan, who was so busy he didn’t know whether he was coming or going and always so frigid and serious, wouldn’t remember these trivialdates he always talked about

But not only did he remember, but he also carefully booked a private room, planning to celebrate with Cecilia

In the six years our paths had crossed; this kind of thing had never happened before. And Cecilia, she chose this day, one that was supposed to be a cozy twosome affair, to invite me

Is that really cool?I thought about Candy’s future and, pushing down the discomfort in my chest, I asked, What if we tick off Mr. Zade? We’d be in deep trouble.” 

I already rubbed him the wrong way last night; couldn’t afford to stir up more trouble now

Hearing this, Cecilia quickly reassured me, There’s nothing wrong with it, Xaviera. It’s just a coincidence, after all. Plus, on such an important day, whatever I ask Hogan for, he will say yes.” 

She was so sure of herself; I know that was the confidence Hogan had nurtured in her day and night

I curled my fingers and said, Thanks for going to all this trouble, Director Irwin.” 

Oh, Xaviera, it’s nothing.” Cecilia giggled, batting her big eyes, I can see everyone’s been running around like headless chickens over this, and I feel really bad about it, too. After all, it started with me, and I don’t want there to be any hard feelings later on.” 

Cecilia looked so sincere when she said this, so genuine that I couldn’t bring myself to doubt its truthfulness

Besides, don’t you want to smooth things over between Hogan and Professor Yearwood?Cecilia, seeing that I didn’t respond right away, looked at me expectantly, whispering, I feel like there’s some kind of misunderstanding between them. Wouldn’t it be better to clear things up?She made a good point, but for some reason, I was a bit resistant. Still, considering her good intentions, I stuck to the facts, You think you can convince Mr. Zade?” 

Cecilia’s eyes crinkle with certainty, Xaviera, you should know. Hogan’s not one to sweat the small stuff. Right now, he’s just hot under the collar. But tonight, on our hundredday, he’s bound to ask me what gift I want. When I bring up making amends, he’ll have no reason to say. no.” 

Yeah, how could Hogan ever refuse his darling, the apple of his eye? Since Cecilia didn’t mind, why should I hold back

Chapter 102 

After all, once they got tangled up in legal stuff, things could get pretty thorny. I had to be rational

Cecilia seemed to read my mind and asked again, What do you think of my idea, Xaviera?” 

It’s good,I said, though my heart was not in it

Oh, and the recording pen.Cecilia opened her backpack and handed me the recorder, Yesterday was so hectic; I forgot to give it back to you.” 

I looked at Cecilia, words on the tip of my tongue

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