No Escape from Love novel Chapter 28

Lila sighed deeply. "Why don't you just quit that lousy job at the coffee shop? I'll just take care of you if you quit. There's no need to put up with all this nonsense."

I suddenly thought about the situation at the Hastings residence. I had made a vow to myself that I would take Mom away from that place. Because of that vow, I couldn't give up so easily.

I shook my head. "The shop owner is very understanding, and the pay is good. The hours are flexible too. Lila, I really need this job."

Lila gave up on convincing me when she saw how determined I seemed. "Fine. In that case, let me cover for you tomorrow. You stay here and rest."

I looked at Lila, feeling incredibly touched. I nodded as I leaned on her shoulder. "Lila, thank you. I'll definitely treat you to a feast once I get my paycheck."

"Yeah, yeah," Lila said with a grin. She playfully pushed me away. "Serena, do you think Kevin will show up to work tomorrow?"

The look of curiosity in her eyes made me think about it seriously.

"I'll count to three, and we'll say our answers at the same time," Lila said with a mischievous glint in her eyes.

"One, two, three," She counted.

"He will."

"He will."

The two of us said at the same time. We burst into laughter as soon as our eyes met.

"So, why do you think he'll show up?" Lila asked.

I waved my phone slightly. "Because I've got him by the throat with this."

"Oh please!" Lila rolled her eyes. "Didn't you say you wouldn't pursue the matter as long as he spilled the beans? He's definitely not worried about that anymore."

I nodded slowly. "Yeah, that makes sense."

"So, why do you think he'll come back?" she asked again.

I nodded. "What next?"

"He said he wanted to apologize to you for what happened yesterday. He seemed so sincere," Lila said, putting down the glass.

I couldn't help but laugh at that. "He's been plotting for so long. I had already guessed he wouldn't give up so easily."

"He even said that if I didn't want to give him your number, I could just use my phone to call you. He said he just wanted to say a few words and apologize," Lila said.

I nodded again. Everything was unfolding exactly as I had expected.

"Why don't you seem excited at all? You're such a boring woman." Lila pouted when she saw the lack of a reaction on my face.

"What's there to get excited about? We already figured this would happen. If he's back at work, then it's only natural that he'd find ways to get closer to me," I said as I sat back down at my desk.

"That's true. You're still a boring woman, though. I'm going to shower," Lila admitted and tossed her jacket on my face.