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Echoes of Unrequited Love (Xaviera and Hogan) novel Chapter 42

Chapter 42 

Chapter 42 

I took a deep breath and said with a straight face, Madam, since everything has been cleared up, don’t you think you owe us an apology?” 

The woman who was about to leave the scene spun around in shock, fixed her gaze on me. said, Apologize for what? You just can’t let it go, huh?” 

and 

She had this bossy attitude, as if we were the ones causing trouble on purpose

I shielded Jason by my side and insisted, You need to apologize to my uncle.” 

The woman rolled up her sleeves, ready to retort, but was interrupted by a new voice

Mom, what’s going on here?” 

That voice sounded so familiar

I followed the sound and immediately saw the Maybach parked on the side of the road

And there were Hogan and Cecilia, standing in front of the car

Hogan was carrying two bottles of expensive wine, looking exactly like a soninlaw visiting for the first time

Suddenly, it hit me why the location of my uncle’s workplace had seemed familiar at first glance

Cecilia lived here too

Clearly, this middleaged woman was Cecilia’s mom, Sibyl Irwin

Cecilia, dressed in a light blue knit dress and black boots, walked up to me and asked in surprise. Xaviera, what are you guys doing here?” 

Upon hearing this, Sibyl gave me a wary glance, adjusted her slightly illfitting Chanel jacket. and said, Cecilia, is this the Xaviera you often talk about?” 

Cecilia’s expression froze for a second before returning to normal, saying, Yes, Xaviera has always been very helpful to me at work.” 

Sibyl took another look at me, her tone noticeably warmer, Ms. March, I don’t know you are my daughter’s colleague. Please don’t take offense.” 

With her saying that, if I kept pushing the issue, I’d just come off as someone who can’t take a step back even when I’m in the right

Thinking about how my uncle still needed to work here, I decided to downplay the situation, It’s all a misunderstanding; it’s good that it’s resolved.” 

Sibyl visibly breathed a sigh of relief, quickly shifting her gaze to Hogan, smiling as she said. Cecilia, is this Mr. Zade?” 

Chapter 42 

Hogan was in a dark patterned sult that day, looking sharp, and with his striking features, it made Sibyl smile from ear to ear

No wonder, with Hogan’s assets, there weren’t many future mothersinlaw who wouldn’t be pleased

Hogan also adopted the humble demeanor of a prospective soninlaw, politely greeting her, Hello, Mrs. Sibyl.” 

As he spoke, Jason by my side stiffened visibly. I belatedly realized and grabbed his arm, saying, We have other things to take care of, so we won’t disturb you any longer.” 

But Jason didn’t want to leave, glaring fiercely at Hogan

His eyes were undisguised with loathing, and he wasn’t trying to hide it

Hogan, keenly aware of the challenging glare, frowned slightly

I felt a pang of anxiety, breaking out in a cold sweat, and could only plead, Uncle, I’m hungry.” 

Hearing this, Jason reacted as if struck by lightning, reluctantly looked away, and his expression softened a bit as he glanced at me with concern

That was the first thing I said when I woke up after that incident

Out of the blue. Cecilia offered, Xaviera, if you don’t mind, why don’t we have lunch at my place? My dad’s cooking is really good.” 

I was at a loss for words

What was she up to, inviting us like this

After a moment, it dawned on me; she was probably just being polite, especially in front of Hogan

But this time, Jason, with a stern face, said, No need, I will cook for Xaviera.” 

His tone was so firm it was almost rigid

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