Tyrone's smile had vanished, replaced by a somber tone in his voice.

“Say it again."

“Hmm... I didn't mean what I said." Sabrina felt the anger in his tone.

Tyrone questioned, “What do you mean?"

“Bradley saw me getting into your car yesterday and assumed we'd reconciled. I considered Bradley a friend and wanted him to move on, so I played along," Sabrina explained.

"So, you're saying your words are nothing more than pushing Bradley away?" Tyrone's gaze darkened as he turned to her.

Though sensing his fury, to make it clear to him, Sabrina admitted, "Well, pretty much. It's like an excuse..."

Tyrone chuckled wryly.

"Sabrina, you're quite skilled at pulling this off."

Their history was riddled with moments when she had used this tactic.

She had provoked him with Bradley when they were on the verge of divorce, and later, she had employed her relationship with Trevor to make him relinquish making advances to her. He had fallen for it every time. Were it mot for Jennie's comforting presence, he might have let her go entirely.

Sabrina, weighed down by guilt, pursed her lips and said nothing.

The silence lingered between them.

While waiting at a red light, Sabrina surreptitiously glanced at Tyrone, who was doing the same. She quickly averted her gaze, feigning indifference.

As the light turned green, she started the car.

Unexpectedly, Tyrone spoke up.

“Since you've announced that you've reconciled with me, we should appear more affectionate, just in case he discovers the truth."

"What?" Sabrina was taken aback.

"We don't have to do that, do we?"

"Why not?" Tyrone arched an eyebrow and offered a faint smile.