Chapter 107

Lance sat on the couch with his legs crossed. When he looked up and saw Tara walk in, he set his book down. He asked softly, "Have you decided?" Tara set the milk down as she avoided his burning gaze. She didn't dare meet his eyes. "How are you planning to handle my resignation?" She still felt uneasy. More than anything, she didn't want their relationship exposed. Lance didn't answer her question. "Are you going to stand that far away and talk to me?" Tara took two steps forward and said, "This… should be close enough." Lance couldn't help but chuckle. "I'm your boyfriend. Do you have to avoid me like this?" Tara still didn't move a step closer to him. She stood there a little stiffly, afraid he might pull her into his arms and kiss her. Lance's smile didn't reach his eyes. "You don't see me as your boyfriend?" Tara felt a chill run down her spine from his gaze. But she wanted to escape the plot and get away from him and Soren. "It's not that. I… I do think of you as my bo