Chapter 62

"Nick, how are you? Did you take Clarice out for something good to eat?" "Yes, we just had lunch," Nicholas replied. "So, are you guys talking? Did you have a good conversation? How's the atmosphere for dinner?" Mary's heart burned with gossip flames.

Nicholas felt that her question was a bit direct, and he turned to see Clarice looking at her finger with a thoughtful expression. "What are you trying to say? I'm coming back." Nicholas deliberately reminded her.

"Oh? Haven't you sent her home yet? Alright then, I'll hang up. I won't disturb you; take your time talking." After Mary finished speaking, she immediately hung up the phone.

Clarice sensed that something was wrong with Mary's last sentence, and why did her last sentence sound a bit strange? What does she mean by not disturbing them anymore? What does that imply? Did she know what had happened between them? But that's not right; if Mary knew she was with Nicholas before, she should be even more cautious with her. Why did she le