Rewriting the love story after traveling into the novel novel Chapter 206

Chapter 206 Misunderstandings and Manners

In any case, Yulia didn’t come across as annoying.

On the show, one of the celebrity guests asked her if she had a boyfriend.

Blushing, Yulia replied, “No, but I do like someone.”

The other guests burst into laughter.

Sharon turned to look at Brendon.

Then suddenly asked, “Mr. Brendon, is Yulia talking about you?”

Brendon paused. “No idea.”

“It’s gotta be you. Hasn’t she ever confessed?”

“No.”

Sharon was about to ask more when Brendon cut her off. “Which room is yours?”

Sharon blinked, then pointed.

Brendon stood and headed in that direction.

Realizing what was happening, Sharon jumped up and dashed over to block him.

“Mr. Brendon, my room isn’t really open to guests.”

Brendon asked, “Why not?”

“Even if you’re my boss, I’m still a girl. You can’t just walk into my room.”

Brendon studied her for two seconds. “Oh. Sorry. I forgot you’re a girl.”

Sharon: “…”

She reached up and touched her long hair.

Did she look like a guy?

What did he mean by that?

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Feeling a little miffed, she gave her hair a flirtatious toss. “Mr. Brendon, I think I’m pretty feminine, don’t you? Not even remotely manly.”

Brendon couldn’t help it–he chuckled softly, covering his mouth.

“You look a little feminine now.”

Mary came out carrying a dish. “Time to wash up and eat!”

Sharon bounced over to her, snatched a rib off the plate, and started gnawing.

Mary swatted her hand. “Wash your hands.”

“I’ll wash after I eat.”

“The germs’ll be in your stomach by then.”

“No big deal. A little dirt never hurt.”

All you do is run your mouth.”

Mary rolled her eyes at her but with affection in her gaze.

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She turned to head back into the kitchen, and just as Sharon was about to reach for another rib, Brendon pulled her aside.

“Wash your hands.”

Sharon had completely forgotten he was there and obediently went to the sink.

Mary caught the moment as she turned around and smiled.

At the dinner table, Mary said cheerfully, “Brendon, it’s just some simple home cooking. Make yourself comfortable.”

Brendon replied politely, “Ma’am, this is already a feast. Thank you for having me.”

Mary smiled. “Go ahead, dig in.”

Sharon had been holding back–she lunged for a rib the moment Mary finished speaking.

Mary glanced at her daughter, now chomping away with sweet–and–sour sauce all over her lips, and apologized, “Sorry about Sharon. We’ve spoiled her. She doesn’t act much like a proper young lady at home.”

Brendon gave Sharon a side glance and smiled gently. “She’s very cute.”

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Sharon nearly choked on her rib.

She looked up at him in shock.

She wanted to say, You can eat whatever you want, but don’t say things like that. People will get the wrong idea!

Brendon casually picked up another rib and placed it in her bowl.

“Eat more.”

Sharon turned and grinned sheepishly at her mom.

“Mom, Mr. Brendon compliments everyone like that.”

Brendon: “…”

Mary smiled faintly and said nothing.

Brendon didn’t bother explaining.

Barry and Mary’s cooking was solid–everything was delicious, and Brendon ate plenty.

The couple exchanged a glance, more and more pleased with him.

Brendon didn’t act like a high–and–mighty CEO. He was clearly used to gourmet food, yet he didn’t put on airs, eating whatever was served without fuss.

It made them like him even more.

When it was time to leave, Mary smiled and said, “Brendon, thanks for the gifts. That was very thoughtful of you. Come by again sometime.”

Brendon replied, “Thank you, Ma’am. The food you made was amazing. Honestly, I could eat here every day.”

Mary laughed. “You’re welcome anytime. Just come over with Sharon after work.”

“Really?”

Of course.”

“Thank you. I’ll take you up on that.”

“No need to be so polite. Sharon, walk Brendon out.”

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Sharon didn’t think much of their exchange–just figured they were being polite.

What kind of CEO would actually come over for dinner every day?

No way.

She walked Brendon downstairs.

Brendon didn’t insist on driving her back, which Sharon was relieved about. Gas wasn’t cheap these days.

After seeing him off, she strolled back upstairs.

When she came in, she saw Barry and Mary whispering to each other.

“What are you two whispering about?”

The two immediately broke apart. Mary said casually, “Nothing.”

Sharon narrowed her eyes suspiciously. “Were you talking about me?”

Mary replied, “If we were talking about you, why would we do it behind your back?”

Sharon smacked her lips.

Fair point. Her parents had always roasted her to her face, never behind her back.

Full from dinner and starting to get sleepy, she yawned and wandered into her room.

Mary murmured, “Our daughter’s kind of dense.”

Barry chuckled. “That’s not a bad thing. Fortune favors the foolish.”

Mary smiled. “True.”

Over at the clinic, Becky had headed out early that morning, leaving Xavier extremely displeased.

It was the weekend. Why couldn’t his girl stay in bed with him a little longer?

When he went downstairs, he was ambushed by James, who clung to his leg, babbling away without letting go.

Xavier picked him up with one hand.

James loved this game and burst out laughing.