Chapter 1440

"Bella said she wants to hang out with us. After all, we're the only ones she knows in Perthter City. I didn't want you to overthink it, so I figured I'd give you a heads-up. Oh, and she's coming with her boyfriend," Jack added. He lied without so much as a blink, but the subtle smile on Phoebe's face made him feel exposed. It was as if she saw right through him. He felt a flicker of unease. Still, now that he'd said it, there was no turning back. Whatever Phoebe thought of him at this point wasn't something he could afford to worry about. Feena's beautiful face showed a flicker of hurt. Deep down, she really didn't want Jack to have any contact with Bella. Though she usually carried herself with confidence, Jack was so exceptional that she constantly feared other ladies—especially Bella and Phoebe—might steal him away. Though she never voiced these worries, a deep sense of insecurity lingered in her heart. Bella, for one, was stunning and talented in her own right. Feena had th