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Chapter 352

Author: Summer Blossom
Macie didn't dare leave even a trace of her fingerprint on Sean's phone. Some people were extreme germaphobes. What if he were one of them?

Moreover, she thought it was simply polite and a way to show respect for personal boundaries. She had no idea that it would get so wildly misinterpreted.

"Why would I be disgusted by you if nothing specific even happened?" Sean calmly asked. To him, it seemed like Macie was just coming up with excuses because she found him gross.

He gave it some serious thought and wondered if he stunk or looked like he had just rolled out of a dumpster.

"Some people are germaphobic. They don't like others touching their stuff," Macie replied from across the table.

"You didn't even ask. How would you know if I was one of those people?" Sean shot back.

He wanted to see how far she'd go to explain herself. No matter how well she talked around it that day, he thought that she still looked down on him.

"...That's not really something you can just ask someone out
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  • Who's the One Regretting Now?   Chapter 355

    Lunch finally wrapped up after 20 minutes. Macie, Sean, and Alice rose to their feet, ready to leave. Macie then reached for the call button to get the check."I've got it," Alice said quickly, reaching out to stop Macie from stepping forward."No way. This is my treat," Macie insisted."Well, you originally planned to treat my brother, and he already ate. If you feel bad about it, just treat me one-on-one next time," Alice said.She wouldn't have minded letting Macie cover it if it had been a regular lunch. However, Sean had taken full advantage of Alice's brief trip to the restroom and ordered three insanely expensive drinks.He didn't hold back at all, taking full advantage of Macie's generosity. So, how could Alice possibly let Macie foot the bill after?Just then, the waiter entered the private room, but without a card reader in hand. Neither Alice nor Macie noticed the detail as they were too busy in a playful tug-of-war over who would pay.Macie saw the waiter and tried t

  • Who's the One Regretting Now?   Chapter 354

    Sean glanced up as Macie spoke, then gave a small nod and went back to eating. She lowered her gaze and did the same.As the seconds ticked by once again, this time it wasn't Macie but Sean who felt awkward.He'd brought up that thing with Xavier, and she'd handled it better than he expected. Still, something about the whole exchange felt off to him now.It seemed that he'd been too eager to clarify something that hadn't needed clarification. It was as if he were trying to prove a point that no one else was even arguing. It made him feel petty.What if Macie really did start to wonder why Xavier would say something like that? She might figure there’s no smoke without fire and begin tracing it back to him.Sean looked up again, his lips parting slightly like he was about to clarify something else. But in the end, he said nothing and let it go.Macie had already said she knew it was just Xavier being himself, so there was no reason to keep circling back. Thus, the matter was alread

  • Who's the One Regretting Now?   Chapter 353

    "You can talk to me like how Alice does," Sean said, looking directly at Macie. "Loosen up. You don't need to act like you're walking on eggshells all the time."Macie blinked in confusion when she heard that. It echoed what he'd said ten minutes earlier—about how he saw her as a "younger sister".But Macie wasn't the type to fall for that. She knew better—Sean was just being polite. If she took it seriously, she'd come off as some clueless idiot with zero social awareness."Do you hear me?" Sean asked again when she didn't respond.Alice jumped in, grinning. "He means it, May. You don't have to be all formal with him. If he tries to mess with you again, just roast him right back."Sean shot Alice a look but didn't say anything.Macie gave a slight nod in response.Naturally, that was just to be polite. She wouldn't really start talking to Sean like they were the best of friends. That wasn't her style. What she really wanted was for Sean to just stop picking on her. That'd be mo

  • Who's the One Regretting Now?   Chapter 352

    Macie didn't dare leave even a trace of her fingerprint on Sean's phone. Some people were extreme germaphobes. What if he were one of them?Moreover, she thought it was simply polite and a way to show respect for personal boundaries. She had no idea that it would get so wildly misinterpreted."Why would I be disgusted by you if nothing specific even happened?" Sean calmly asked. To him, it seemed like Macie was just coming up with excuses because she found him gross.He gave it some serious thought and wondered if he stunk or looked like he had just rolled out of a dumpster."Some people are germaphobic. They don't like others touching their stuff," Macie replied from across the table."You didn't even ask. How would you know if I was one of those people?" Sean shot back.He wanted to see how far she'd go to explain herself. No matter how well she talked around it that day, he thought that she still looked down on him."...That's not really something you can just ask someone out

  • Who's the One Regretting Now?   Chapter 351

    Faced with Sean's firm order, Macie turned around as slowly as a sloth, still keeping her head down. Without saying a single word, she reached into her bag and pulled out her phone.She unlocked it, opened her WhatsApp, tapped on the QR scanner, and aimed it at his phone. His contact page instantly appeared on the screen as his glare practically burned a hole through her face.She extended her index finger, paused for a second, then tapped the screen.A friend request notification lit up Sean's phone screen on the table. He glanced down, his eyes briefly scanning it."And my phone number as well," he added.Macie paused, then looked up to find Sean watching her as he said, "I'm telling you to save my number. 198…"Before Macie could say anything, Sean was already reciting the number, giving her no time to respond. She quickly opened her contacts and started typing as fast as she could.By the time Sean finished speaking, she had just entered the last digit, thinking that was the

  • Who's the One Regretting Now?   Chapter 350

    Macie quickly adjusted her expression and tried to look perfectly calm, as if nothing was wrong. Then she gave a soft, polite smile."Just tell the truth," Sean said casually. "Even if you say that you dropped it down the toilet, I won't hold it against you."Macie was at a loss for words. She thought that Sean's intuition was rather scary and wondered if she should tell the truth or come up with a half-decent lie and roll with it."Did you actually drop it in the toilet?" Alice asked, peering over at her friend. "It's fine. It wasn't like you did it on purpose."Macie looked at her, then glanced at Sean. He sat there with a look that made it clear he wasn't letting this go until she gave him something—anything.And lying risked getting caught, which would be worse."It's… somewhere safe," she said, her smile stiff. "There's no need to worry about it ending up in the wrong hands.""Be specific," Sean replied flatly.Macie sighed. "It's in a trash can. No one's going to go diggi

  • Who's the One Regretting Now?   Chapter 349

    "I'm your sister, and May is my friend. That's not the same thing," Alice muttered, shooting Sean a look of disbelief.Sean was so used to teasing her that now he was treating her friends the same way. He was just piling on the torment.He went straight for verbal jabs with Alice, but with Macie? It was all sly teasing and "playful" provocation.Macie listened to Sean's excuse and honestly agreed with Alice's rebuttal. She wasn't part of the Hart family. Sean was acting way too familiar with her, especially considering that he'd misjudged her at the start and stormed off like some arrogant tyrant.Facing Alice's complaint, Sean calmly offered his version of logic. "Well, she's your friend, so I'm treating her like a sister, too. There's no need for formalities."His one remark silenced Macie and Alice. The two exchanged a glance, momentarily at a loss for words.Macie thought that Sean was perhaps being too informal. After all, they weren't related by blood.Alice also found it

  • Who's the One Regretting Now?   Chapter 348

    Sean felt wrongfully accused. He was completely exasperated and at a loss for words. "I'm not blaming Macie for anything. It was just a simple question, really," he said, trying to explain himself.Every time he said something, Macie always replied with such polite, measured courtesy that even when he didn't mean anything by it, she'd still apologize first."What's the point of asking if you didn't care?" Alice snorted.Sean fell silent. He really hadn't meant anything by it, but now it felt like he couldn't explain himself out of it, no matter what he said."I wasn't blaming you. Don't take it the wrong way," Sean turned to Macie and added calmly."And just like on that call, what I said wasn't a curse. It was a medical suggestion. That's all."Macie gave a slight nod. She hadn't actually been offended. She hadn't felt attacked, either. However, when it came to dealing with Sean, it was always safer to err on the side of caution. Admitting fault first gave him no room to twist h

  • Who's the One Regretting Now?   Chapter 347

    Macie, Alice, and Sean didn't speak as they ate. The only sounds in the room came from the soft clinking of silverware against porcelain plates.Macie kept her head down, quietly enjoying the meal. The restaurant was expensive, but the food was worth it. Everything tasted amazing.Focused on her plate, she was completely immersed in the flavors. Across from her, Sean occasionally glanced up. His eyes drifted in her direction as he quietly observed her.Macie ate with poise and grace—an elegance that spoke volumes about her upbringing or self-discipline.Her speech was polished, and her manners were impeccable. She didn't fall short of the refinement you'd expect from someone raised in a wealthy family.Sean remembered Alice mentioning that Macie was an orphan, which made her self-taught etiquette and professionalism all the more significant.Moreover, she'd gotten into Arlington College, unlike Alice, who'd gone the arts route.Macie was undeniably sharp. She was off-the-charts

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