Ride home

I cast a glance at Strawberry guy, er, Eion, who was eating in a corner and not paying attention to anyone.

"Um...yeah?" I replied hesitantly, beginning to sweat nervously. Wala ko pa nasabi kay mama na umalis na ako sa trabaho!

She shouldn't figure it out! Hoping for Eion to cooperate, my mom's attention was drawn to Eion now.

"Oh, ikaw pala ang nagmamay-ari nung ice cream shop, iho?”

Eion turned to her at napatango, making my mother smile warmly. "If you don't already know, I'm Snow's mother. In any case, thank you for looking after my daughter. I wish you the best of luck with your business."

"Yes, Ms. Waterstrings. Thank you very much. I'll make sure she's taken care of." Eion replied, his gaze fixed on me. Napahinga ako ng malalim, hoping he wouldn't tell my mother everything.

"You can refer to me as Aunt Eve." Mom stated and Eion gave a nod. "Okay then, Aunt Eve."

Don't be deceived, Mom! That man is so h