Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 184

As everyone was deep in conversation, the waiter came in and unfolded the coffee table in the middle. It quickly transformed into a square dining table.

Everyone gathered around it, and the six of them paired off in threes. Noel looked at the dishes served and couldn't help but say, "If I knew you guys were only going to eat and not drink, we should have just picked a restaurant outside. The food here is nowhere near as good.”

“Shut it, Noel. Can't we eat in peace?” Ashley snapped.

Noel glared at Ashley, "I wasted my time being nice to you. You always favored Aaron. Are you into him or something?”

That comment made everyone feel awkward. Even Ashley was stunned into silence and only managed to retort after a while, “No one will think you're mute if you don’t say dumb things.”

Aaron glanced at Ashley, and Ashley shot him a glare, “What’s that look for? You think I like you? You’re neither as rich nor as handsome as my brother.”

It was only after she finished speaking that Ashley realized that she seemed to be defending herself too vehemently.

Seeing Ashley like this, Ethan was almost certain that Izzy’s guess was right. Ashley was indeed hiding her true feelings.

When did this happen?

Izzy gave Aaron a look, unsure of what he thought of Ashley.

Aaron avoided her gaze.

Noel asked, “What the hell happened? Did I say something wrong again? Ashley, I was just making a casual remark. Why are you so worked up?”

Izzy finally understood why Noel had been unsuccessful in pursuing Phoebe for so long. Noel could be really clueless sometimes.

Phoebe shot Noel a disgusted look, “Idiot.”

The mood soured because of Noel’s thoughtless comment. As they were leaving, Ethan turned to Aaron and said, “Aaron, I hope you’ll always be just Ashley’s elder.” The meaning behind his words was clear to Aaron, and it left him shocked. He thought back to his interactions with Ashley and realized they might have been too close. He had always thought it was harmless. After all, he had watched Ashley grow up. But he overlooked one crucial fact - they were not related by blood.

“Ethan, don’t worry, I know what to do.”