272 Anyone but him

Upon hearing his soft plea, Lexi's frustration slightly reduced and her heart softened along with her sigh. Turning around, Lexi clicked her tongue before slowly closing her eyes then opened them once again. 

"Inside— let's talk inside." When her gaze landed on his guilty front, she uttered. Ethan Lu only nodded in agreement and followed her inside their room. 

As the two of them sat— opposite each other— neither of them talked for the first two minutes. They only stared at each other as if scrutinizing their countenance and what to say. 

After their brief silence, Ethan Lu let out another heavy sigh as he broke the stifling silence. "Baby, love, what did that woman say to you?" Frustration loitering in his tone.