Chapter 37

I confessed openly, feeling very dejected. "Why is it that every time something bad happens to me, I run into Luke? Can’t someone else witness my misfortune? Seriously, the moment I see his eyes, filled with coldness and disdain, I lose all my confidence. I can’t help but rummage through my memories, wondering if I ever did anything stupid to him because of my obsession with Max."

Wendy laughed and asked, "So, have you remembered doing anything foolish?"

I swore, "Absolutely not!"

"Then why are you acting so guilty, like you’ve done something wrong?"

"I don’t know. I just feel like the way Luke looks at me carries some restrained anger, as if I really did something to offend him. But he’s helping me because of my parents."

"Don't worry, you'll figure it out eventually," Wendy said.

After hanging up, I looked at the t-shirt and shorts I had changed out of and felt a bit embarrassed. After a few moments of thought, I decided to wash the clothes for Luke.

I took the clothes to the