Chapter 125

"Pfft!" Charisse literally choked on her soup, totally caught off guard. Elliot handed her a napkin, the corners of his lips twitching like he was trying real hard not to laugh. Charisse covered her mouth, threw him a sideways glance, and muttered, "What the hell was that?" Elliot shamelessly passed the blame. "You should probably be asking her that." "I lost the bet, didn't I? So I said I'd stop getting in the way," Alyssa shrugged, owning it like a champ. "You're gonna be with my brother anyway, right? I mean, what else am I supposed to call you? Sis-in-law? Or are you backing out from being with him?" Charisse paused. "Wow. Didn't expect you to change your tune that fast. Weren't you totally against me not long ago?" Alyssa curled her lip. "As long as my brother likes you, that's all that matters. My opinion doesn't really count, does it?" "Glad you realize that," Elliot cut in. "So chill from now on. Stop messing with your future sister-in-law or I'll have you living on the streets