Chapter 27: My Wife, My Rules

Three days later, I found myself running low on toiletries, so I decided to make a quick trip to the mall to restock.

As I entered the mall, I was pleasantly surprised as I spotted Jake among the shoppers.

With a warm smile, I waved at him. I had become comfortable around him since we had been together, especially when he offered to help me. If I could call it help.

Well, I was hoping that he might have realized he was wrong to accuse me of pretending to be Angela. Besides, I found it wise to maintain a friendly connection with him, as I wasn't entirely sure whether he was a friend or an enemy. If he happened to be an enemy, it was better to keep him close and observe his actions.

"Jake, it seems like you're always wandering around here. I keep running into you," I remarked gleefully, my eyes fixed on him as I waited for him to draw near.

A mischievous smile graced his lips while his eyes twinkling playfully as he approached me.

"Well, it's either a coincidence or fate." He resp