Chapter 20 Two Faces

Silence ensued.

Chris looked at Paige as she quietly wept. His head felt as if it was about to explode.

The experience was new for him.

Like many men would react to women's tears, he felt paralyzed.

Should he offer her solace?

Chris thought back about the scene from a TV series he had watched occasionally.

In the scene, the man held the weeping woman and said in a gentle voice, “Don’t cry, my love. You’re my angel, my sweetheart, my baby. My heart breaks when you cry.”

Though, Chris could not bring himself to talk in such a way.

“Don’t cry,” Chris said, his brows furrowed.

Paige lifted her tear-stained face and looked at Chris’ frown. His expression only hurt her more. She was sad that he not only did not comfort her but also seemed annoyed by her crying.

She closed her mouth and drew a deep breath before frantically wiping the tears off her face with the back of her hand.

Why should she play along with the man? Why should she cry for him? He must be delighted that