Chapter 608

It wasn't just me who noticed something off about Ernest's comment. Bruce, who was facing me, also furrowed his brow in concern. Like me, he chose to stay silent and listen intently to what was happening outside rather than speak up. I could see Bruce's wariness, and it suddenly dawned on me why he hadn't responded directly. After all, we were alone in this room. If the others outside saw us and it got back to Cindy, she might misunderstand and cause trouble. Bruce wouldn't want to upset her any further. But Kate outside didn't catch Ernest's odd remark. She seemed surprised and said, "I didn't realize that Susan's reputation was so widespread that you came for a massage, too." "Too?" Ernest immediately latched onto that word and asked, "Who else is here for Susan's massage?" Kate replied casually, "Well, Bruce is here, too. He left the window open last night and had a terrible headache all day. Even painkillers didn't help, so I brought him to see Susan for a head massage." E