Chapter 148. The Shy and Timid Girl

"Why... why are you behind me?"

From the tone, Benjamin deduced that this voice belonged to a young woman.

However, he couldn't shake off a nagging suspicion. The woman's figure reminded him of someone who had once surreptitiously observed him and Andrea dining in a coffe.

Yet, before he could voice his suspicions, the veiled woman gave him a fleeting glance, evaluating him before saying: "You're Andrea's boyfriend, aren't you? But I've heard you're married?"

Caught off guard, Benjamin replied: "I'm not her boyfriend. I'm merely her colleague. And you? Why are you lurking outside rather than meeting your husband and daughter?"

If this mysterious woman knew of his identity, Benjamin saw no need for pretenses.

However, hearing Benjamin's words, Mrs. Ember was momentarily taken aback.

She chuckled: "You might be mistaken. I am not the girl's mother. She lost her mother over two decades ago. I am just an old friend, back in town for some unfinished bus