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Echoes of Unrequited Love (Xaviera and Hogan) novel Chapter 204

Chapter 204 

I have no clue when Hogan snuck up behind me. When I looked up, all I saw was a man looking worn out with a hint of dark circles under his eyes

A rare sight of dishevelment

Looks like this afternoon’s tea party made both him and his mom feel a bit queasy

As he got closer, those brooding eyes of his swept over my face and landed on Hilary’s

Aren’t you supposed to be having heart troubles? How do you still have the energy to chitchat?he said

Though his words weren’t exactly kind, there was a clear hint of yielding in Hogan’s tone

Having picked up on it, Hilary plopped down on the reception chair nearby, with his chin up, and said, Don’t worry about me. After all, with Ms. Irwin in the picture, my own son couldn’t care less if I dropped dead.” 

She then turned her head away, acting every bit the spoiled brat

Seeing this, Hogan slightly furrowed his brows, and had his gaze suddenly shift to me as he said. She doesn’t know her own limits, and you’re joining in on the nonsense?” 

I stared at Hogan, feeling surprised and a bit confused

Wait, what have I done to join in on the nonsense

*Alright, Dr. Alex is waiting,Hogan said with a touch of resignation, and then he addressed Hilary, Let’s go get that checkup done.” 

I’m not going.Hilary declared firmly. It’s always the same old routine every time. I’m tired of it. Whoever wants to get checked up can go, but count me out!” 

Hilary put on that I’m not scared of boiling waterattitude, which stood in stark contrast to her designerclad figure

Hogan might have a tough exterior, but he couldn’t bring himself to be too harsh on Hilary. Figuring it was their family business and none of mine, I was about to take my leave when I heard his stern voice, “Why are you standing there like a log? Help her inside.” 

Only then did I realize that he was talking to me

All high and mighty

It was true that Hilary was scared of checkups, and true that I was the one who had been accompanying her to the hospital. So in Hogan’s eyes, I was still the Xaviera March at his beck and call, huh

Sorry, Mr. Zade,I gathered my thoughts and said, My family member’s still in consultation. I’m afraid I can’t stick around.

Chapter 204 

At that, Hogan’s expression faltered, and he was momentarily at a loss for words

I guess he thought I was deliberately reaching out to Hilary, maybe even with an ulterior motive. Hilary noticed this and clarified, Xaviera’s family is ill, and he’s staying at the inpatient department.” 

I jumped in promptly, She’s telling the truth, Mr. Zade. I’ll take my leave now.” 

With that, I turned and walked away, but just two steps out, I heard Hogan’s cry of alarm

Turning back, I saw that Hilary had fainted, pale as a ghost

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