Chapter 782

After parking my car, I hesitated to go outside.

I could hear the two dogs playing in the yard. Let them have a little more fun - I'll just go out later and bring Doggo home.

Emily waited by the gate for a while. When I didn't come out, she gave Luke an exasperated look.

Luke kept his eyes on the two dogs playing.

Emily: "Ms. Middleton, Luke and I have been out for a while and need to head back. Once you're done, you can pick up your pet from Luke's place."

I couldn't go to Luke's house - things were too awkward between us!

I rushed outside.

When Emily saw me, she looked relieved.

As our eyes met, I realized I'd fallen for her trap.

Once I was outside the gate, it was too late to turn back.

Emily linked her arm with mine. "Men always so ahead of themselves, they think that they can shoulder everything. They try to keep us out of their business dealings, claiming they're protecting us. In reality, they're just being arrogant."

Emily's words tonight left me confused and suspic