Chapter 0229  Nan … I whispered .


    What is it ? as she Im so sorry … she said hoarsely pulled her eyes away from me to look at the ground .


    But I cant stay here … Wait what ? I asked , my brows raising , Why not ? Whats wrong ? Please , talk to me … She shook her head ; she was trying hard to keep the tears from spilling out of her eyes .


    I have to go ….


    she whispered .


    Before I could say another word , she was running past me and towards the front door .


    Nan ! I called after her , but it was no use , the front door was mming shut and Nan was running out of the mansion .


    I stood , confused .


    I looked back at Chester who released a shaky breath of his own ; he blinked a few times as if he had now just realized where he was .


    He looked at me and then at Harper who was staring at him questionably .


    She raised her brows and folded her arms across her chest as she slid off the counter .


    What was that all about ? She asked him .


    He didnt answer her , but instead , he looked at me .


    Who was that ? He asked me , taking me by surprise .


    What ? I asked him .


    Why ? Just answer the question , he said again , more firmly and making me take a step back .


    His eyes had gone wild , and my heart was beating fast against my ribcage .


    Something was wrong and I was determined to figure out what the hell it was .


    My best friend , I answered , narrowing my eyes at him .


    Nan Rugby .


    His expression softened for a moment .


    Nan … he whispered as if he was tasting the name on his tongue , and from the look on his face , I would say he liked how it tasted .


    It made me even more curious ; I had never seen her act like this before and it was strange behavior for Chester as well .


    I looked over my shoulder at the closed doorway , ideas circting through my mind .


    Did you know her or something ? Harper asked , a twinge of jealousy in her tone as her face grew impossibly red with pent up frustration .


    He looked at her and I could see the apology on his lips , but he didnt speak it out loud .


    Instead , he turned away from her and started to walk past me and out the front door as well .


    He didnt run like Nan did , but he walked with determination .


    I couldnt help it … I had to follow him .


    I needed to know exactly what was going on and why it had to do with my best friend .


    I chased after him and we ended up outside on the front patio .


    Chester was ncing around at the front yard with a timid frown on his face .


    1/2 Chapter 0229  I could practically hear his heart beating rapidly in his chest .


    I was also surprised that Nan was able to leave so quickly .


    She must have gotten into her car and peeled away , leaving no trace of her presence .


    Chester leaned against the railing of the porch and sighed , his shoulders sagging slightly .


    The front door swung open and then mmed shut ; I didnt need to turn to see who it was that had followed us outside .


    I looked over my shoulder at a very pissed of Harper who was ring at Chester as if he had just pped her .


    She had her arms wrapped around her body and her lips were pressed in a thin line .


    What the fuck , Chester .


    Who was that woman ? She asked , her brows furrowed as she red at him .


    How could you chase after her and leave me alone like that ? Im sorry , Harper , he murmured .


    But it was a mistake to make out with you like that in the kitchen .


    It shouldnt have happened .


    You were right when you said we shouldnt be having a rtionship while we work together .


    His words took me by surprise ; Chester wasnt usually the logical one .


    He was a flirt and never cared about such a thing before .


    It seemed to have taken Harper by surprise too because her mouth fell open .


    W … what are you saying , Chester ? She asked , I could hear the hurt in her voice as she fought to keep her emotions in check .


    He sighed and ran his fingers through his blond shaggy hair before he turned ot face her .


    His eyes were so serious , and it made Harpers eyes grow wide as she took a step away from him .


    Im saying that we cant see each other anymore , he told her firmly .


    Im sorry … but whatever this is … he said , motioning between the two of them .


    Its over .