"Do we know each other ... that well?" Lia asked in confusion.
The smile on Alfred's face became obviously stiff.
"Alfred, please don't tell me that you have a crush on me." Lia crossed her arms and took a step back. She sized Alfred up. "If you do, you should put a stop to it before it's too late. You are nothing like my future husband that I picture in my mind. A gentle, easygoing man like you is not my type. Maybe Aubrey will dig you."
The smile on Alfred's face became even stiffer. "Lia, you got me wrong... I just think it's amazing that you can achieve that score, so I want to be friends with you."
"I don't want to be friends with my bestie's boyfriend." Lia shrugged.
Alfred immediately was anxious. Just as he was about to explain, Cali rushed downstairs. "Ms. Elinor, you're awak
