I froze for a moment, staring at Jacob in a daze. His... acting was too good! However, Evelyn was even more satisfied after hearing this and even gave me an appreciative look, which sent chills down my spine.
Why did it feel like things were going off track? My skin tightened as I started to think about what I would do when the truth was exposed! By the end of the meal, my clothes were soaked with sweat. After finally dealing with everyone, the matter was settled.
After dinner, Evelyn pushed me into Jacob's car and stopped Daniel, who wanted to follow me, at home. "Don't worry about things at home. Just accompany Mr. Patel for a good time!" she said. With that, the door slammed shut, giving me no chance to go back.
Inside the house, Evelyn and Ethan's expressions changed. Ethan cautio
