Chapter 361

The revelation left Calla paralyzed with terror. She ran a hand through her hair while at a loss for words, terrified of what would happen if Zoey found out.

"I'll pretend I didn't hear that. Don't say it again!" Calla removed Harlan's hands from her shoulders, her expression cold.

"Calla, I refuse to believe you've never had any feelings for me." Harlan still held onto her arm, refusing to let go.

"Stop asking such pointless questions. Zoey is right next door." Calla shook off his hand again.

"I—" Harlan was about to say something, when suddenly a soft voice was heard. "Harlan, Cal, you…"

At the sound of Zoey's voice, Calla's head snapped up. She saw Zoey standing in the doorway in her pajamas, and panic surged through her.

Harlan stood there in awkward silence. Calla quickly forced a smile and said to Zoey, "Oh, I came out to hang up some diapers. Harlan insisted on helping, but he's all thumbs and can't even do that right."

Calla knew how flimsy her excuse sounded. She had n