Chapter 68 - #68

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Chapter 68: He Knows

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I woke up early so I could prepare our breakfast. I didn't expect that Summer and I would have a short talk because I thought she wants to know more about her family. Last night when we were talking, her mood suddenly dropped as we talked. It was as if she didn't want to talk about it anymore. Couldn't she be mad at me? That I even said those or maybe she was angry because I just told her now.

The egg I was frying almost burned. Fortunately, I was back in the right frame of mind before that happened. I immediately transferred to the plate the two eggs I had cooked before I toasted the bread. Then, I put milk in my glass but suddenly I heard Summer coming down. I also put another glass of milk for her because I knew she would have breakfast with me.

She ties her hair as she goes down. She sat down at the breakfast table and did not speak. I really think she hates me about last night.

"Are you mad at me?" I asked before handing him the plate where the egg and the bread I had baked in the oven were.

He reached for it immediately and lowered it to the table before picking up the fork that is also on the table. "No. Not at all," she replied to me and I took a deep breath because of that.

"Why are you silent?" I know, it was a stupid question but I still asked.

"Maybe I was just surprised too. I can't avoid that," she said before taking a bite of the bread.

I sat down so I could eat with her. "I'm sorry if I didn't tell you right away."

"No, Liv. Don't blame yourself because I'm not angry. I also know that you don't want to hide it from me," she replied to me.

I also can't help but blame myself. Although obviously I'm not at fault, but my guilt that I hesitated to tell her the truth is still intact.

"Does your boss already know that I'm related to him?" she asked weakly.

"Not yet. I haven't told him yet because I want to leave the decision to you. I don't want to make a decision for you because I will support you if you choose to let them know the truth," I replied to her before smiling so that she would not be nervous.

"But I told you before that I have no intention of getting to know my family before," she said. "Isn't it like I lied to you too if I wanted to meet them?"

I immediately shook my head because I knew she was wrong. "No, Summer. I also know you only said that because you thought it was impossible for you to meet them. But now that you know they're just here, I won't forbid you if you want to meet them. After all, you said that you have no intention of going back to them. It should make me calm," I explained to her.

"I think I still need time to think about this. I don't want to regret it in case I hasten my decision," she told me.

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I went to work and I was a little late because Summer and I talked a lot. We both didn't notice the time because what we were talking about was also very important. I hurried into the elevator and when I reached the 45th floor I went straight to my cabin.

I feel like Kellen was ahead of me in arriving here at the hotel. Even though I'm his girlfriend, I don't consider that an exception for being late. Work is work even though Kellen and I have a relationship. He's still my boss and that hasn't changed.

When I dropped my bag on the desk, I immediately took care of his schedule so that I could show it to him right away. Fortunately, he doesn't have a meeting scheduled at this time because if there is, I'm doomed. I entered his office and found him standing while talking to someone on the phone.

"Ah yes, we'll transfer the money right away," I heard him say. "Thank you." He turned off the call and put the phone back in his pocket.

I gave him the tablet and he looked at it for a few seconds before returning it to me.

"Who was it?" I asked him.

"Our business partner in Ohio. The 3rd installment of the Parker hotel is underway," he told me happily.

If he's happy now, I'm happier for him. He achieved so much and it is no wonder that his parents are so proud of him. I hope the blessings he receives will continue. His life is perfect now.

"I'm happy for you, Kellen," I said, smiling. He suddenly hugged me which surprised me a little. We talked about not showing affection to each other when we are at work but I think he was just carried away by emotion.

"I'm sorry," he apologized as he remembered what we had talked about it. "I got carried away."

I just smiled at him before I hugged him again. I'm the first at this time so it's as if I said it's okay. He hugged me back and tightened even more.

"I'm so proud of you," I said softly but I knew he heard that.

"I couldn't do it without you, Liv. Thank you for being by my side always. I love you," he told me.

"I love you too, Kellen," I replied to him.

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I am now handling the latest surveys online. I made this report to show Kellen the results today. I compiled the files and sent them to his email so he can view them later.

It's 10:00 AM and I'm going to make Kellen some snacks. Usually, he does it on his own but I know he is busy now so I will do it. And one more thing, it's still part of my job so I should really be the one doing it.

When I had made him some snacks, I went into his office and put the tray down on the coffee table. I turned to him and he wasn't that busy but he was also doing something.

"Our snacks are ready," I said so he turned to me.

I also made tea for me because Kellen wanted us to always be used to having snacks every day. He stood up and sat on the sofa. I also sat beside him before we drank our tea.

"Will you go shopping with mom on Sunday?" he asked while eating a pretzel.

"Of course. I need to go with your mom so that we can have time together and get to know each other better," I replied to him before putting the cup on the table.

"Don't you have a schedule on that day?" he asked.

"What schedule?" I asked him.

"Suppose you have a different walk. Or if you just want to stay home all day so you can rest as well," he said.

"We don't have much heavy work this week. A few hours at the mall won't hurt," I replied. "Are you going to join us?"

He shook his head. "No, but I'll drive you and pick you up because their driver's day off is every Sunday. Mom doesn't know how to drive. Dad will attend a business meeting in Manhattan. Plus, I also want to see you on Sunday. You know you always complete my day whenever I see you. "

I couldn't hide my smile at what he said. Annoyingly, when he teases me a little, my heart flutters immediately.

"You're blushing," he teased me again.

"You do have a lot of ways to do this to me, do you?" I arched a brow before eating some biscuits.

"Of course. I'm a smart person in almost everything, Liv," he said arrogantly.

"You're really Summer's brother," I said before I rolled my eyes. It was too late for me to realize the words I have said. Why did I say that?

"What?" confused, he asked me. "Me and Summer?"

"Nothing. I didn't say anything. I just mispronounced—"

"Is she really my sister, Liv?" he softly asked as if he knows it already.

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