Chapter 1468

After hearing Sydney’s question, Eugene stopped without turning around. He simply said, “I still have things to do at the company. I need to work overtime.”

He proceeded to leave, but Sydney chased after him and grabbed his arm. “You’ve been working overtime at the company for such a long time. What is it that requires you to work overtime every day?”

She no longer believed in him. She knew that this was an excuse he was using to avoid her.

She had always behaved cautiously toward him and never dared to raise her voice in front of him, but things were different now.

Fern’s reappearance had filled her with a sense of urgency. She could no longer control her emotions. “Just tell me if you’re trying to avoid me. Don’t give me a lame excuse and tell me you’re working overtime!”

Eugene finally turned around to look at her. He fixed his gaze on her hand, which was grabbing his arm. His well-defined brows furrowed as he pulled her hand away. “Why should I avoid you? This is my h