Chapter 41
Bella
‘100 ways to know if a guy likes you or not,’
As I was about to open the book, a familiar voice startled me, prompting me to hastily conceal it in my bag.
“Bella?” Brad whispered, catching me off guard. I mustered a somewhat awkward smile as he gestured towards the chair opposite mine.
“Sure,” I replied, welcoming him.
“What were you reading that you put away so quickly?” Brad shot the question at me, his brows raised expectantly.
A stiff smile adorned my face as I stared at him, then I laughed somewhat theatrically. “Oh, nothing too serious,” I brushed him off.
“Can I take a look?” He inquired, extending his hand for me to hand over the book.
“No!” I exclaimed, attracting glances from other library-goers.
Brad withdrew his hand awkwardly. “Okay... then at least
