After a few minutes, Gabriella was back with a smile. Mimi was already done eating, while Jefferson was waiting clearly waiting for her. She sat down beside Jefferson but never looked at him like she did before. She was mad with jealousy, but she couldn’t tell him that now.

“I didn’t court her,” he said in a low voice but he was not sure if Gabriella heard it.

It was not the first time that some women assumed that Jefferson has feelings for them. Gabriella just couldn’t fathom why Jeff is usually sweet towards his friends.

Her mood was lifted by a little by his assurance that he didn’t court...