Chapter 178

He sat on the edge of the bed.

The mattress dipped slightly.

Anna Ross immediately shifted away.

She deliberately created distance between them.

Her heart ached, but she wouldn't let him cross any boundaries.

Adrian Sinclair noticed her small movement.

His brows furrowed slightly.

But he was in a good mood and didn't mind her avoidance.

He watched her for a moment before speaking.

"I never planned to marry her."

"You don't need to overthink things."

Anna finally turned to look at him.

His eyes were sincere.

He didn't seem to be lying.

He always disdained lying.

So the wedding never existed.

Chloe Valentine had lied.

The gloom in her heart suddenly lifted.

A sliver of light broke through.

Adrian stood up to leave.

Anna followed him out of bed.

She intended to see him out.

In the living room, she glanced around.

She didn't see Sophia Roscente.

The bedroom door was tightly shut.

To avoid disturbing each other's routines, she had given Sophia her own room.

It now conveniently avoided awkwardness.

The earlier incident had left them both uncomfortable.

At the foyer, Adrian suddenly turned around.

She looked up, confused.

The corners of his lips lifted.

His eyes held a hint of amusement.

"If you have questions in the future, just ask me directly."

"Don't overthink things or get jealous on your own."

......

Before Anna could react, the door closed.

Only the cold door remained.

Her face flushed red to the tips of her ears.

She stomped her foot in frustration.

"Who's jealous! I'm not!"

She rushed to the sofa.

Her heart raced uncontrollably.

She felt like she was done for.

A few words had thrown her into disarray.

This was madness!

She opened the refrigerator.

She gulped down a bottle of cold water.

But thinking of his words, her heart still pounded.

He said he wouldn't marry Chloe Valentine.

Did he mean that?

The refrigerator door reflected her smiling face.

She hurriedly covered her mouth.

No, she wasn't happy.

It was just because she didn't have to deal with Howard Lowell anymore.

Yes, that had to be it!

She forced herself to calm down.

She sat back on the sofa.

The door next to her creaked open a crack.

A pair of large eyes cautiously peered out.

After confirming it was safe, Sophia slipped out.

Sophia suddenly sat down beside her.

Anna jumped in surprise.

"Is my cousin gone?"

Sophia ignored her startled reaction.

She asked cautiously.