Chapter 26

　　" Ah, yes, I'll go get your car. And get it fixed right up. But….” He gave me a pointed gaze, his eyes were slightly clouded.

　　“Oh! Right… it's Bella”, I said hurriedly, kind of embarrassed.

　　“Well, Bella”, Ronnie started as my name rolled off his tongue so deliberately slowly, emphasizing every syllable. I frowned, trying not to think too much of it.

　　“Well, lucky for you, I know the cafe you’re talking about. It's just a couple blocks down. Gareth will show you to the garage and we'll discuss the cost of the repair and if you'd like to make any upgrades. I’ll be right back with your car.” Ronnie said as I heaved a sigh of relief, blaming myself for thinking so wrong of him as I shook my head.

　　Ronnie gave Gareth a fleeting look like he was telling him something. Gareth in return gave him a knowing look as he nodded at him.

　　They’re just mechanics, I’m overthinking.

　　As Ronnie made his way out, Gareth motioned for me to follow him.

　　We went through a door leading to a corrid