Without a word, Lyle grabbed Ivy's left wrist with his right hand and pulled her behind him as he made his way out of the cafeteria.
Everyone watched with shock due to his sudden action except for Claire.
She bit her inner lips hard enough to taste blood. Her hands were made in tight fists with her nails digging into her palms but she didn't feel any pain. She wasn't in the condition to. All her attention was on the pair who is making their way out of the cafeteria. Her eyes were burning holes on the place where Lyle held Ivy's wrist.
Hate and envy filled her big eyes. Instead of that usual kindness she shows everyone, there seemed to be a lot of hatred and bad intents filling it.
'He is mine. Lyle is mine, Claire Davis's. No one can take him away from me. No one. If anyone tries to, I don't mind cleaning the path myself. How dare that damned slut try to take what's mine? How dare she try to seduce my Lyle with that innocent facade of her's. I'll make sure she pays a hefty price. I'll make sure of that. I definitely wouldn't let her sully my Lyle's name. No way. Bitch, I'll make you wish you were never here. I'll make you regret trying to seduce my Lyle. I'll-'
''Claire? Where did you reach? Home?''
''Huh?'' Claire was brought back from her train of thoughts by Owen's voice but she couldn't exactly get what he meant making her appear dazed.
''I said you should start eating.''
''Oh... that... I... I'm not very hungry right now. I actually need to visit the washroom. So I'll leave first. Enjoy your meal guys.''
Claire left the table before anyone could reject.
On the other hand, Lyle only let go of Ivy's wrist after reaching their usual place, behjng the building, under the tree.
''What are you going to do?'' Lyle asked but seeing Ivy's confused gaze, he rephrased his question. ''Your ex is here? What do you plan to do? Afterall, to him, we are a thing you know.''
''Oh that. Don't worry. I'll clear that myself I swear I wouldn't incriminate you.''
Ivy really thought that Lyle seemed mad because his reputation was on the line. She thought that he didn't like the idea of having to act as her boyfriend and she understands that. Who would like to name someone they don't like as their first when he cared about it so much? That's totally understandable and she understands as well. It's not like she is some dense girl who doesn't understand such basic things.
But contrary to her thoughts, Ivy really is dense. If not, how could she not see that Lyle never showed any dislike towards her. How could she not notice that it was infact Lyle who initiated this whole farce. How could she not see that she is treated differently amongst all.
Well, if she could see such details, she wouldn't be Ivy Gracia.
...
After exiting the cafeteria, Claire headed straight to the washroom but she was stopped on her way.
''Can you let me through?''
''You really want to walk by? I actually wanted to help you. Isn't Ivy the biggest thorn on your path to Lyle?''