Chapter 12

When Audrey noticed Belle at the far end of the chair, she jumped out of her seat.

“Now, you know how to cheer! Isn’t my future boyfriend a hottie?” Audrey’s comment was thrilling as her gaze followed Zeke’s every move.

“Will he be your future boyfriend? You mean the guy you say helped me the night of the welcome party?”

“Yes, he’s the guy!” Audrey is giggling in excitement.

“His name is Zeke Hunter...”

“Yes, his name is Zeke Hunter. What’s wrong with that?” Audrey asked cluelessly.

“Audrey, Hunter—you forgot? My neighbors?”

Audrey only realized what Belle meant when she said, “Your new neighbor with a rude uncle?!” Audrey exclaimed, looking at Zeke.

“Yeah, the one with the hotter uncle you mentioned has a bad temper,” Belle says, looking at Zeke.

“Belle... How should I proceed? My love story with Zeke hasn’t even begun, but there’s already a coming block.”

Belle shrugged her friend’s shoulders, “If I were you, I wouldn’t t