"But it was just good manners," she explained. "Besides, he's Lisa's friend!"

"I know, but you kept staring at him intently just now."

She then hastily explained, "I was… I was just curious, that's all, especially because he doesn't look like he could be Lisa's colleague. And besides, you're the man I love. I have absolutely no interest in any other man!"

His lips curled up into a smile as he looked at her. It was clear that he was tricking her into saying those words.

Once again, Serenity b