Chapter 1826

"No wonder Patricia turned that guy down—she's got someone better!" Patricia's cheeks flushed, and a shy smile curved her lips. She turned to Jack and began introducing them one by one. "These are some of my roommates. This is Melody Wadley, this is Demi Cabral, this is Ingrid Nagler, and this is…" She introduced each of her classmates to him in turn. He offered a polite smile and said, "Nice to meet you all." Demi, the most striking of the group, eyed him with keen interest before grinning and teasing Patricia. "Patricia, that makes so much sense! I was wondering why you weren't into Walfred. Now I get it. You've already got such a handsome boyfriend!" Patricia giggled. "Thanks for the compliment." Jack opened his mouth to clarify, "I'm actually her—" But before he could finish, he felt a sharp pain in his foot. Patricia had discreetly stepped on it, signaling him to keep quiet. Swallowing his words, he suddenly felt her warm hand slip into his. She thought that holding hand