Her so-called confession was nothing more than a tactic to politely refuse Tina and the others who wanted her to reveal information about him. She never expected him to suddenly pass by—and, of all times, overhear everything.
Lilian felt utterly embarrassed.
Jackson glanced at Lilian's flushed face and casually replied to Tina,
"Sounds like the guy must be quite the charmer—otherwise, how else could he have Little Washington here so utterly captivated?"
The couple's teasing back-and-forth made Lilian's cheeks burn hotter and hotter. She had this strange feeling that they knew something, yet their reactions suggested otherwise.
Meanwhile, Morrison, who had been silently watching with a slight smile, noticed Lilian's awkward expression. He called out to Jackson,
"Jackson, weren't you supposed to discuss something? Let's move over there and talk."
