Chapter 1220

At that moment, I understood why Douglas would go so far. He was betting on me. He was betting that I would soften, that Jonah and I weren't really a couple and that I actually had feelings for him. He was hoping I would agree to be with him. I had to admit that he was right, but only halfway. It was true that Jonah and I weren't a real couple. Seeing Douglas' hopeful and pleading gaze, I felt a weakness in myself, but my relationship with him was only that of friends. I wouldn't cover up his lies, and I wouldn't agree to be with him. I lowered my eyes and turned around with difficulty to face Gabrielle. I said seriously, "Yes, Mrs. Irvin. Everything I said is true. Douglas and I have never been together. We're not a couple. I'm not here to meet his parents today but to personally thank him for helping me resolve the issue from the other night." "The other night?" At that moment, I heard Douglas' low voice behind me. However, his words were quickly drowned out by Gabrielle's ang