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Echoes of Unrequited Love (Xaviera and Hogan) novel Chapter 203

Chapter 203 

I stopped dead in my tracks and looked up at Darren, only to hear him chuckle, Just kidding.” 

After hanging around the hospital room for over an hour, Darren finally took off. I walked him to the parking lot before doubling back to the inpatient ward. But no sooner had I stepped into the lobby than I unexpectedly got an earful of Hilary’s raging

You tell him, if he doesn’t show up now, I’m gonna drop dead in this hospital tonight!” 

I followed the commotion and sure enough, there was Hilary, decked out in a brown fur coat, who looked wiped out and was bossing her butler around with wild gesticulations

Talk about timing just as I glanced over, she locked eyes with me

Once our gazes met, Hilary cracked a dazzling smile and strutted towards me in her CL red bottoms, all the while laughing. Xaviera, you’re the one who cares about me. I knew you wouldn’t leave me high and dry like that heartless guy.” 

She must’ve thought I was there specifically for her

Before I could set the record straight, she went on, You have no idea how today’s tea party nearly brought back my old affliction my chest’s still giving me hell. Xaviera, you’ve got to keep me company for a good chat.” 

After saying this, she reached out to link arms with me in a way cozy and condescending as she had been in the old days

But in a split second, I took a step back to dodge Hilary’s reaching arm

Hilary, left hanging, stood there dumbfounded and stared at me, muttering, Xaviera, what’s up?” 

Auntie, sorry, I’m here to see Jason,” I confessed, I need to get back to his room

Hilary frowned; she paused for a second, and asked, Jason’s in the hospital too?” 

Her tone was skeptical; I figured Hilary thought I was making excuses

Yeah, so I can’t stick around with you today,” I said, not keen on elaborating, and suggested, If you’re really feeling under the weather, you could call Director Irwin over.” 

Her?Hilary’s face instantly twisted in disdain, Xaviera, you missed the ugly mug on those Irwin women at the tea party. Thank goodness I set it up, or if this drama reached the old lady.Hilary stopped midsentence, and then she grumbled, I’m this worked up all thanks to Ms. Irwin.” 

Having not expected Hilary to have such wild imagination, I was caught between laughter and tears when she added, Xaviera, with all your connections, could you scout out some 

Chapter 203 

highfiving guru for me? Maybe take Hogan to see if they’re any good?” 

As she said this, Hilary earnestly grasped my hand, her eyes brimming with a hint of desperation

knew that look all too well it appeared every time when she needed a favor

But I knew it was all an act

I spoke calmly, Mr. Zade is his own man; how could I possibly make decisions for him?” 

With that, I gently pulled my hand from Hilary’s grasp, while offering a strained but polite smile

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