Chapter 164 - Not even in death

Perhaps Sherry's words were too strong, and the slightest hint of ambiguity that had surfaced between them disappeared without a trace in an instant.

Edward also looked as if he had instantly lost interest, his eyes full of detachment.

He stopped mentioning anything about last night, much less continuing the conversation.

Sherry felt embarrassed too, clutching the glass of water in her hand and lowering her head until it was fully light and her feet were numb from sitting, then she looked up again to see Edward standing up and heading out the door.

He lifted the tent, inclined his face sideways and said, "What you've seen here, you'll pretend it never happened, remember?"

He did not want this particular layer of identity to come to light.

Sherry was about to nod when he added coldly, "And I don't think we'll see each other again, you've forgotten what I said last night."