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Echoes of Unrequited Love (Xaviera and Hogan) novel Chapter 71

Chapter 71 

But let me tell you, that was just Hogan’s lame excuse. What he really wanted was a tangled mess of us in the dead of night

Just like this moment, it was dangerous and yet, oh so captivating

A sudden ring from my phone snapped me back to reality, with Ceciliaspelled out crystal clear on the caller ID

It hit me like a sledgehammer, dragging me back into the here and now

Mr. Zade, you’ve got a call from Director Irwin,I gave Hogan the headsup

At the mention of Cecilia, Hogan’s tight embrace finally eased up a bit

The overhead light bulb chose that exact second to blaze on, its glaring brightness as if it could burn away all the secrets and shame hidden in the night

Cecilia’s soft sobs leaked through the phone. Hogan, I’m feeling really down. Can you come pick me up?” 

Hogan massaged his temples and after a short pause said, Send me the address

The call ended and the man stood there, hesitating, as if he had more to say but couldn’t spit it 

out

met his gaze squarely and said with openness, Go ahead, before Director Irwin gets steamed.” 

Hogan looked at me as if I’d cracked a joke, with a storm brewing in his eyes

*All good. Mr. Zade?1 asked coolly

The man let out a scoff and quickly walked away

The night returned to its peaceful state, with only the breeze outside teasing the soontowither branches

The next morning. I unexpectedly got a call from a heating guy wanting to schedule a time to install some radiators

Completely baffled, I confirmed with the guy several times. Then, it hit meI remembered last night and immediately dialed Hogan

On the other end, his voice was calm, Rivertown’s too cold. I don’t want anything delaying the project.” 

The heating guy told me the bill for the radiators had already been paidand it wasn’t cheap

Mr. Zade, you are really splashing out,I carefully phrased my response. Our heating’s not that bad, you know.” 

Chapter 71 

I just want Cecilia to be more comfortable at work. Why the hard pass. Ms. March?” 

So that was it, he was worried about Cecilia getting cold

With that said, I had to show some tact. Then, on behalf of everyone, thanks, Mr. Zade.” 

After hanging up, I let out a sigh, but when I turned around, there was Cecilia standing behind 

  1. me

Our eyes met, and the questions in the young girl’s eyes were loud and clear

She started the conversation, Xaviera, were you on the phone with Hogan?” 

I nodded, and her frown deepened

Coming closer, she fiddled with her mug, Hogan must have asked you for quite a few favors to keep me and Mrs. Hilary happy, huh?” 

I stayed silent, waiting for her to continue

Sure enough, she asked. Xaviera, did Hogan come to the company looking for you last night?” 

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