Chapter 19

The Dinner

Ella Victoria Everette's Point of View

Rhys who's holding a bouquet of red roses, carrying his bag pack, and wearing his school uniform welcomed me. His eyes sparkled as he looked at me.

"I like you, Ms. Evie. Please let me court you," he then abruptly spoke and handed me the bouquet of red roses making my eyes dilate. I mean, did he just confess his love for me? Did he ask me to let him court me? He's unbelievable. He's my stepson and it is forbidden. This is forbidden. I heaved a sigh before talking.

"Rhys, stop wasting your time on someone like me. I'm your stepmother and your Dad's wife. I'm also old for you. You're just 18 years old, Rhys. I'm sure, there are many girls who have the same age as you. At the mall, the girl you are with, isn't she your girlfriend?" I asked him.

Suddenly, the joy on his handsome face disappeared. What? Did I say something wrong? I'm just telling him the reality. The reality is that we can't be involved in a romantic relationship with eac