Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 193
Feeling a bit embarrassed, I Inmediately declined, “No need. Jason's still in the
hospital, so I won't be having lunch here. I'll definitely swing by some other time
to check out your cooking.”
“Hospitals have caregivers, and I've already told the kitchen to pack a meal for
Jason to be sent over.” Sibyl was more enthusiastic than I expected, “Just relax
and have your meal here.”
Thinking about the situation with Cecilia, I made up an excuse, “Jason likes
staying quiet, and he gets awkward with others around; I really don't feel right
leaving him.”
“Oh, I see.” Sibyl glanced at the clock on the wall and suggested, “Ms. March,
How about I have the kitchen fire up right now, and you can take
lunch to Jason afterwards?”
With her insisting time and again, it would be kind of rude to refuse further, so I
awkwardly agreed.
Just then, a sweet greeting came from the entrance, “Mom, Hogan and I are
back!”
I looked up and sure enough, there were Hogan and Cecilia walking in through
the front door.
What caught me off guard was that Hogan wasn't in his usual suit and tie, but in
a light grey tracksuit, which matched Cecilia's soft pink one to a T.
It was clear to anyone that they were wearing a his—and—hers outfit.
Hogan, dressed down in casual gear, seemed less stern and more laid—back.
The guy was also lugging bags of goodies, apparently to pay homage to his
future in-laws.
Cecilia, with her sharp eyes, spotted me immediately with her wide, beautiful
almond eyes, and exclaimed in surprise, “Xaviera, what are you doing here?”
Before I could answer. Sibyl chipped in, “Ms. March came especially to visit me.
What a coincidence, but weren't you and Mr. Zade going to eat out? What brings
you back so suddenly?”
Cecilia glanced shyly at Hogan and confessed, “Hogan said he missed Dad's
twice—cooked pork; how could I not indulge his craving?”
The young girl's voice was tender and coquettish; clearly she was playing the
doting girlfriend.
Seeing this, Sibyl looked at Cecilia with satisfaction, then turned to Hogan with a
chuckle, “What a coincidence, Ms. March also ordered that dish. Don't worry, I'll
make sure everyone is well taken care of today.”
“By the way, Mom,” Cecilia lifted a small gift box with a dimpled smile, “Hogan
picked out a jade piece for you at the jewelry counter; have a look, do you like
the design?”
Sibyl's face lit up with a pleasantly surprised look. “There's a gift for me too?"
“Of course,” Cecilia's almond eyes were full of affection as she tenderly looked at
Hogan, “Aunt
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afternoon?”