Chapter 272. The Truth

CYNTHIA's P O V

Jake's pleased glance kept darting back and forth between us as we interacted, but I paid little attention to it because I knew he was enjoying what he was seeing. I wasn't going to give in to any of his attempts to affect me.

‘‘I’m sorry… I was just on my way out when I saw Mr. Harvey…’’ she started. ‘‘My boyfriend told me that he did a terrific job training them in football, and I was really happy and overwhelmed when I saw him…’’ The girl tried to explain when she noticed the look I was giving her.

‘‘Oh… so you decided to make yourself comfortable while thanking him and touching his arm, despite the fact that you were aware that he was a coach here at our school?’’ I said, couldn’t hold back the sarcasm.

‘‘No, no… We were just t-talking…’’ she defended nervously, fiddling with her fingers.

‘‘Cynthia…’’ Jake groaned, warning me as he got to his feet. ‘‘She’s just expressing her gratitude to me for guiding and teaching her boyfriend. That’s al