Chapter 37

Irene raised her chin defiantly because she must. "No," she retorted. Giving in, Isaac explained, "There's nothing between us, but I have to offer her special privileges after certain things happened—that's all." It was outrageous that he would explain himself to anyone, but ever since he learned that Whitney had a boyfriend, he felt nothing for her ever again. The night they shared? The tender moment? All those sentiments were gone! All he felt for Whitney now was tolerance just because she had saved him that night. Feelings had nothing to do with it! At the same time, Irene's eyes widened as if she had discovered some incredible secret. So he was just being nice because he owed her—there was no sentiment involved. She grinned, a marvelous idea occurring to her just then. Isaac frowned. "What are you smiling at?" "Nothing," she replied, but her tone was gentle like never before, which left Isaac beside himself in shock! He looked at her, puzzled and wondering why she was