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.

his composure. He said something to Louis, then started the

off.

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

a white shirt and black trousers. His hair was slicked back, revealing a handsome face. Even

thanks,” I

a ride.” Neil paused, then offered again.

to get home, but I

take a cab.” I politely but coldly

in my hand, not upset by

about that and just shook my

deepened, is someone else at home sick? Has Simmons not

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

ahead was an intersection. As I was waiting for the red light, I saw from the rearview mirror that Neil had also gotten into his

him. When the green light came on, the two cars went their

sitting on the couch drinking

handed the medicine to Russel with a hint

at my anger. He obediently opened the medicine box, read the instructions, and took the medicine.

him about running into Neil and Louis. He

more.

after taking the medicine, 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

“Is it raining

turned my head and glanced at the outside

when I got here. I guess I’ll be hailing a cab in the rain with a fever and my luggage.” Russel said

tell Neil? He could

I flew halfway across the world to chase after his ex–wife?”

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