Chapter 217

Autumn had gotten used to being around Dawson, but she would still be caught off guard by his words at times. She didn't look at him during the first half of their conversation, but his assumption was just too shocking, making her whip her head around to stare at him. Dawson had an undeniably handsome side profile. Her eyes strayed down, taking in his defined Adam's apple and wide shoulders. She didn't answer his question and instead said, "I always assumed that you didn't care about Damien, Mr. Faulkner. Forgive me if I'm wrong, but it seems that you actually do care about him." Dawson remained silent. He turned his head and glanced at Autumn before returning his attention to the road. "I only say so because you keep relating whatever I do with Damien," she explained. "What I'm trying to say, Mr. Faulkner, is that Damien isn't important at all. Should I get a boyfriend now just to spite him? Wouldn't I still be running circles around him if I did that?" She smiled and continued,