Yes—people of their parents' generation, or those even older than their parents, grew up in very different environments and eras. Because of that, they often weren't very good at loving others, and it was rare to see them walking hand in hand so affectionately in public.
She certainly had a sharp tongue, but he was no pushover either.
His handsome eyes narrowed slightly as he chuckled and said,
"So what you're saying is that you're admitting we're a couple?"
Before she could respond, he nodded to himself.
"Okay. Then we won't hold hands."
Riley, "..."
Damn it—this man was a sly old fox. How had she known him for so long without realizing that?
After all that back and forth, she was still the one who got tricked!
So angry she could explode, she shot him a fierce glare, snorted coldly, crossed her arms, and turned her head away, no longer bothering to say another word to him.
