Chapter 1162

Emily noticed Telly staring at her in silence, and she smiled awkwardly. "Mr. Mack, I'm not sure if I'm overthinking or misunderstanding, but I—" Before she could finish, Telly cut her off. "You're not overthinking, and you didn't misunderstand. I do like you, and I want to pursue you. So, don't rush to find an excuse to turn me down. We can take the time to get to know each other better." Now, it was Emily's turn to be at a loss for words. Telly's directness left her speechless. After staring at Telly for a moment, Emily finally said, "Mr. Mack, I'm not trying to make excuses. I really do have a boyfriend, and I'm actually going to his place for lunch tomorrow. We're even discussing marriage." Telly retorted, "But that's not what your parents said. They were talking about setting you up with someone from the office." Emily was momentarily stunned. No wonder Telly had asked her out. It was her parents meddling behind the scenes. Looking at Telly, Emily explained, "My parents may