Chapter 39

She might freeze to death if he kept her waiting outside.

Two dial tones later, the call ended abruptly.

Sylvia stared at the number on her screen with gnashing teeth.

‘Is he coming out or not? Is he trying to leave me to freeze to death?’

Sylvia had the urge to leave, but whenever she closed her eyes, she saw Isabel and Liam’s adorable faces smiling at her. She could not afford to lose them.

She continued squatting while staring at the ground.

There was already a puddle of water beneath her feet, and every drop of rain that fell caused it to ripple.

She started to shiver uncontrollably due to the cold.

Just when her consciousness started to fade, she heard footsteps coming closer. It was the noise of a pair of leather shoes stepping on the concrete ground.

figure in a well-manicured suit

grew weak, and she thought she was hallucinating, so she shut her

again, Odell was already beside

wanted to stand up but her legs had grown numb. The sudden movement left her off

Thud.

into his

cold body assaulted his nose, causing

could push her away, Sylvia rapidly retracted herself from him. She explained, “I’m sorry. My legs are numb. I didn’t mean

grew surly.

“I’m telling the

glared at her. “I know.”

dissatisfaction in his voice was obvious. He sounded like she

cut to the chase. She regained her composure and put on a serious expression. “Odell, the texts I sent you earlier were just me talking nonsense. What I

had the arrogant look on his face,

added, “Yes, I know I shouldn’t vent my emotions on you. I’m sorry. Just scold me if you’re unhappy. I promise I won’t talk back.”

at him, and despite being pale from the cold, she

furrowed brows, Odell said, “Delete all the pictures you have of me.”

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