Chapter 129

I still remember what the doctor once told me, to keep a cool head, try to avoid getting too worked up or anxious to prevent any negative effects on the baby. So after hearing what Russel said, I took a deep breath. Russel, I’m gonna pretend I didn’t hear a single word you just said. I’m pretty sure you’re. running a fever. Go lie down on the couch for a bit, I’ll go get you some meds.”

I quickly turned around and left. I found a pharmacy nearby and bought some cold and fever medicine.

Ms. Finch.As I was about to leave, Louis walked out from behind the medicine shelves, holding some hangover pills.

“Mr. Aldridge,I politely responded.

Fancy seeing you here. Do you live nearby?Louis asked with a polite smile.

I nodded, Yeah, what brings you here?

Louis was nothing like Neil and Russel, he was a real chatterbox, can strike up a conversation with anyone, whether he knew them or not.

He explained, Actually, Neil invested in a project over here, the one I’m working on. We’re partners now. There’s a party nearby tonight, so I came to get some pills for hangover in advance

“1 see, that’s great.I responded with a smile, then excused myself, I have some things to take care of, gotta head home

Alright, see youLouis waved goodbye.

I left the pharmacy only to find my car blocked with cars in front and back and an illegally parked car next to it with no one in it. To make matters worse, the driver didn’t even leave a contact number.

Just as I was getting frustrated, I saw Louis coming out of the pharmacy and heading towards a car across the street. He got in and rolled down the window, and that was when I saw Neil in the driver’s seat.

me, Neil’s eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly regained his composure. He said something to Louis,

off.

driver of the illegally parked car to show up. Three minutes later, Neil’s

face. Even without a carefully styled hairstyle, he still looked impeccable. He glanced at the illegally

thanks,” I

can give you a ride.” Neil paused, then

a hurry to get home, but I didn’t

I can take a cab.” I politely but coldly declined

sick?” Neil glanced at the medicine in my

would care about that and just

suddenly deepened, is someone else at home sick? Has Simmons

me. I didn’t answer Neil, just got in the car, gave the

Neil had also gotten into his car. His car quickly caught up with me and stopped next to mine at the red light.

didn’t look at him. When the green light came on, the two cars went their separate ways.

couch drinking water. Seeing me come in,

your medicine. Read the instructions.” I handed the medicine to Russel with a hint

upset at my anger. He obediently opened the medicine box,

two plates, gave one to Russel, and started eating. I told him about running into

more.

you should find a hotel as soon as possible. I was a bit annoyed. I felt like running into Neil was a warning from above Getting tangled up with either one of them would mean

nodded, “Is it

head and

to buy a car when I got here. I guess I’ll be hailing a

asked in confusion, “Can’t you tell Neil? He

Russel asked. “Tell him I flew halfway across

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