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Chapter 8: The Face of Denial

作者: Lapez
last update 公開日: 2025-04-26 03:30:48

Susan's POV

I watched Ethan approach Maria with desperation despite warning him against such a move.

Minutes have gone past after he called Maria's attention, and she has failed to look in his direction

The only time she looked in his direction, she denied knowing Ethan.

“Let's get this clear; I don't know you.

I have never met you before.

And lastly, my name isn't Maria. For fucking sake, I'm Naomi Jackson. How difficult is it for you to understand that?”

“Naomi Jackson?

I don't think so
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