Chapter 236: A child
Abby studied him, her skepticism returning. "And you’re okay with that? With being her shoulder to cry on while you’re also..."
"Sleeping with her? Yeah, I’m fine with it," Cage interrupted, his tone flippant. "It’s all part of the game, Abby. Everyone’s got their role to play."
Abby sighed, a mix of exasperation and resignation in her eyes. "Just be careful, Cage. There’s a thin line between lust and love... it’s bound to blow up in your face eventually."
Cage smiled, a glint of mischief in his eyes. "I’ll take my chances," he said, his voice low and confident. "Besides, where’s the fun if there’s no risk?"
Abby shook her head again, knowing that trying to reason with Cage was futile. "Just don’t say I didn’t warn you,"
Cage leaned back in his chair, a mischievous smile playing on his lips as he took a leisurely sip of his coffee. The café buzzed quietly around them, a soft murmur of conversations and clinking cups creating a backdrop to their own more intense discussion.
"I’m sure Alex is going to start chasing you around. Guys like that can’t handle the women they reject glowing up and being with someone better. The bastard must be going crazy right now," he said, his voice tinged with a mix of amusement and disdain.
Abby, having regained her composure, gave a small, wry smile. "That would be something to see," she remarked, her tone dry. "Alex has always thought too highly of himself. It’s about time he got knocked down a peg."
Cage nodded in agreement, his eyes glinting with the thrill of potential chaos. "Exactly. And what better way to shake him up than letting him see how little he actually mattered? It’s the perfect revenge for all his arrogance."