Chapter 384

Madison

The question caught me off guard. I blinked, scrambling for an answer that wouldn’t give anything away. “That’s none of your business.”

“Simple question. Are you seeing anyone?”

“Why do you care?”

“I’m curious.”

“Well, stay curious.” I adjusted my grip on the bags. “My personal life isn’t your concern anymore. If it ever was.”

“Just tell me. Yes or no.”

“Why? So you can what? Judge my choices? Catalog them like one of your acquisitions?” I shook my head. “I don’t owe you answers.”

“I’m not judging. I just want to know if someone’s taking care of you.”

The presumption in that statement made me want to throw my groceries at his perfect face. “I take care of myself. I have for years.”

“That’s not what I meant.”

“Then what did you mean?”

“Are you in a relationship or not? It’s a simple question.”

And suddenly, I was done. Done with his questions, done with his presence, done with the way my trai