Jaquan nodded. Just as he was about to drive in, he smelled the aroma of the pancakes and said to her, “Give me one, please.”
The old lady nodded happily, “Alright!”
A moment later, she handed him two servings. “You’ve worked hard. Take care of yourself.”
With a smile, Jaquan took the pancakes and handed her the money. “Thank you.”
When she came back to give him the change, he had left. She stood there and sighed, “Why did his wife and child leave him?”
When Jaquan got home, the lights in the hall were on. He thought that Felice had come, but after he changed his shoes in the vestibule walked into the living room, he saw Collin sitting on the sofa, watching TV, as if he were in his own home.
Jaquan stuffed the pancakes into his briefcase and said, “You got off work early today.”
“I was on day shift.” Collin stood up and walked to him. As a doctor, he had a keen sense of smell. “Did you buy vegetable pancakes?”
Jaquan placed the pancakes on the dining table.
“It’s late, and there was nothing else I wanted to eat. I bought this at the entrance to the community. Do you want some? Here’s one for you.”
“Why are you explaining? I didn’t say anything.” Collin grinned. “You didn’t buy it because you missed Emma, did you?”
“What’s wrong with you? Why would I miss her?” Jaquan snorted, then averted his eyes to the TV awkwardly. “What are you watching?”
“Tom and Jerry.”
Jaquan didn’t comment on that.
He put down his briefcase and took off his jacket. “What are you doing here so late?”
Collin pushed his glasses and said, “I came to check up on you.”
Jaquan loosened his tie impatiently.
“Now that you have, get out.”
Collin mischievously observed his expression. “Actually, Emma came to the hospital today.”
moment. Then he calmly washed his hands and picked up the pancakes. While eating, he eagerly waited for Collin to
Collin said a lot more without mentioning anything
did
“Who?” Collin feigned puzzlement.
“Get out if you don’t
said, “Oh, you mean
“Oh.”
his shoulder and said,
“Why exactly did
told you I came to check
“Bullshit.”
vestibule and abruptly turned around. “I’m taking next
Jaquan looked at him
to travel. Do you want to
his hand dismissively without even looking at him. “I’m
leaving, Collin reminded him, “I
Jaquan ignored him.
Why would
the bed after a shower. Only then did he see the missed call from Arabella. It was too late, so he didn’t return the
still waiting for his call. She had checked on
after midnight
**
Rex came to
footage of the Garden Hotel.” He paused for a moment
I show the footage Miss Emily is in to
this time. “I don’t think she will show up
“Yes, sir.”
thing …” Rex hesitated.
emotion, but gentleness was palpable in his eyes. “Trevor passed her the
with a trace of sadness, “Mr. Vincent, what if she finds out you …” He left the part “can’t
tell her.” Vincent remained calm. “You can’t make
felt bad
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