“You say that nothing happened between us, but why were you sleeping in the same bed as me? Please use your brain even when you’re lying. I’m an adult and I can take responsibility for my own actions, but I just can’t stand looking at guys like you who wouldn’t take responsibility for yours!” Tiffany was extremely vexed. No matter how she looked at these details, it didn't seem like nothing had happened.
“Excuse me? You were the one who didn’t want to go home or give me your home address. I had no choice but to bring you back here since I couldn’t send you home. I don’t have a bed prepared in the other rooms. This is the only room where we can sleep in this house and I’m not going to sleep on the sofa. Besides, I was dead exhausted from taking care of you the whole night. Where else would I sleep if not on the bed?” Jackson poked his head out of the bathroom while brushing his teeth as he complained to Tiffany about her over the top behavior.
Regardless of whether Jackson was telling the truth or not, Tiffany could only accept it. It was her fault for drinking so much that she couldn’t remember anything. Since she couldn’t argue with him, she had no choice but to put trust in his statement.
Thinking about the woman who was with Jackson previously when she was on a blind date with a balding man, Tiffany couldn’t help but feel ashamed of herself. That was definitely his girlfriend; they were so intimate with each other. She was now the living example of a ‘homewrecker’.
After thinking for a moment, she decided to pretend that nothing had happened. “Where are my clothes? I'll leave first, you can leave later. Don't let anyone see us together!”
Jackson was amused by her. “What are you so worried for? I threw your clothes away. You can’t wear them anymore. I sent someone to buy you a new set.”
Tiffany’s face flushed like a tomato. “You can buy the ones I wear outside, but what about the inside? Where’s my bra!”
Jackson picked up the ‘little garment’ from the laundry basket. “You mean this? It’s soiled. I had someone go buy a new one for you too. Don’t worry, I have a female secretary. You can just send me your measurements, I’ll tell her.”
Tiffany patiently assured her. “I got it, it was an accident last night. I’ll make sure I never stay out all night again. It’s not like I wanted to abandon you. Go back first, mom…” Lillian snorted and left without saying anything. Tiffany’s shoulders drooped as she let out a long sigh. Why did she have to start her day like this?
She tensed up at the sudden approaching footsteps behind her. She didn’t dare turn her head around to see who it was, as it was most likely Jackson. Tiffany didn’t want him to see her in this pathetic state, so she quickly strode to her seat in the office.
Her supervisor was about to come over and find trouble with her, but Jackson passed by and told her, “Tiffany Lane came to work with me so she isn’t late. Let her slide this time.”
Tiffany’s scalp went numb. Was Jackson an idiot? The more afraid she was of being seen, the more brazen he was!
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