Chapter 681 Always Saying You Like Me

Ian's brow arched slightly. "Are you sure about that?" His sharp gaze seemed to pierce right through her, making Zoe's heart race. "N-No. I'm not sure," she stammered. "Forget it. I'll take you up on your offer. It's too much trouble for them anyway." She lowered her head and slid into the passenger seat of his car, her movements hesitant. The drive was quiet as Zoe stared out the window. The setting sun cast a warm glow across the horizon, fading into the soft hues of twilight. Rows of bare trees lined the endless road, their spindly shadows stretching out like a patchwork quilt. Ian broke the silence abruptly, asking, "Why didn't you want to ride with me just now?" His tone was direct, almost like he had every right to ask. Zoe fidgeted with the hem of her shirt. "I just didn't want to bother you..." Ian glanced at her briefly, his voice calm but pointed. "But you think it's fine to bother Lia and Leonard?" She drew in a shallow breath, fumbling for an answer. "I've kno