Still, he secretly planned to take Eliza to dinner later and ask about her situation. He’d even agree to meet her parents. Knowing her, she always softened eventually and never stayed angry long.
The whole afternoon, he felt strangely excited. He even left work early to buy a bouquet of pretty flowers.
Right before the end of the workday, he parked his car at the construction site gate to wait for Eliza.
Soon, the building lights went out, but for a long time, no one came out.
Finally, a few figures walked through the doors. But when he looked carefully, he realized it wasn’t just her—two men were walking beside her.
He frowned and nearly got out of the car to ask what was going on. But reason held him back. No one could know about their relationship—not yet.
After struggling with himself for a long moment, he finally sent a message.
[I’m in the car across the street. I booked dinner for us. We need to talk.]
[About us.]
Eliza's POV
But the time Sean's message came in, I was already checking into the airport, escorted by the security team I had hired.
When I read the words “about us,” I couldn’t help but laugh.
I was about to respond when the boarding announcement echoed overhead.