Chapter 523

Frank recognized Trystan's voice. The three of them fell silent, the atmosphere becoming extremely awkward. Bethany couldn't take it anymore, speaking into the phone, "Frank, let's talk later, okay?" She hung up the video call and glared at Trystan. "Did you do that on purpose?" "What did I do?" His expression remained calm. "Bethany, is that necessary? I only made you a plate of pasta. I can't believe you'd stoop to lying! She had lost her appetite, putting down her fork. "Thank you for the meal." She turned and headed toward the living room. Trystan, with his long strides, followed behind her. "Bethany, you seem uneasy. Why? Could it be..." He cut her off and blocked her way. "Could it be that you still have feelings for me?" "Stop kidding yourself." Bethany was so angry her head hurt. "I don't want to upset Frank by making him overthink things." She maneuvered around him and plopped down on the couch. He sat on the couch next to her, hesitating momentarily before speaking