Chapter 245 He Might Like You
On the way back, Paxton sat in the passenger seat, sneaking glances at Donovan through the rearview mirror. Donovan had been frowning the whole time, making the car's atmosphere tense.
Paxton had known Donovan for a long time but rarely saw him this mad. He was puzzled, wondering what Donovan felt for Riley. If it was affection, Donovan was already engaged to Hollis and never denied it publicly. But if it wasn't, he found what had happened between his boss and Riley hard to comprehend。
Since Riley returned, Paxton noticed Donovan treated Hollis and Riley very differently. With Hollis, Donovan was accommodating but almost emotionless. With Riley, however, his emotions were all over the place.
Today, Donovan got this upset just because Riley was getting close to other men. Donovan's protectiveness and possessiveness over Riley were obvious. If this wasn't affection, maybe Donovan was still bitter about Riley leaving without a word six years ago?
The more Paxton thought about it, the more confused he got.
Meanwhile, in Adam's car, Riley and Adam sat in the back seat. Thinking about Donovan's gloomy expression, Riley felt a mess inside and stayed silent.
After these recent interactions, a suspicion gently brewed in Adam's mind. Seeing Donovan's expression, he asked Riley, "What's going on between you and Mr. Wilder?"
Riley, lost in thought, looked puzzled upon Adam's question. Adam explained, "Have you noticed Mr. Wilder treats you differently, better than he treats Hollis?"
At Daniel's birthday party, Adam had seen Donovan leave Hollis and walk away with Riley in front of everyone. He saw Hollis's face turn ugly at that moment. This morning, Donovan even hung up on Hollis because Riley almost fell. If these incidents didn't prove Donovan's special feelings for Riley, Donovan's gloomy face when he took Riley away just now said it all.
"What do you mean?" Riley somewhat understood but pretended not to. She thought Adam would change the subject as usual. But this time, Adam was direct. "What do you think Mr. Wilder feels about you?"
Riley's heart tightened, and her eyes flickered. She spoke with a bit of self-mockery, "I don't know. I thought he'd hate me because of what happened six years ago, but his behavior since we met again has left me confused."
Adam said, "Have you ever thought he might like you?"
Riley looked at him, astonished. Adam's expression didn't change.
"Adam, don't say things without basis," Riley said, unsettled, not knowing who she was trying to convince, "Regardless of his feelings, we're just acquaintances now, and there won't be anything more. Besides, he and Hollis are about to get engaged."
Since their reunion, Riley speculated about Donovan's feelings but never considered he might like her. She didn't think it was possible. She remembered how Donovan looked six years ago when he liked Hollis. Donovan didn't act this way when he liked someone.
Adam frowned at Riley and said nothing more.
