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.

but he quickly regained his composure. He said something to

off.

choice but to wait for the driver of the illegally parked car to show up. Three minutes later, Neil’s car made a U–turn and stopped in front of

back, revealing a handsome face. Even without a carefully styled hairstyle, he still looked impeccable. He

I replied indifferently.

a ride.” Neil paused, then offered again.

in a hurry to get home, but I didn’t plan on riding

you, but I can take a cab.” I politely but coldly declined his offer and waited

Neil glanced at the medicine in my hand, not upset

would care about

someone else at home sick? Has

then, a taxi pulled up in front of me. I didn’t answer Neil, just got in the car, gave the

As I was waiting for the red light, I saw from the rearview mirror that Neil had also gotten into his car. His car quickly caught up with me and stopped next to

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

got home, Russel had made some simple dishes and was sitting on the couch drinking water. Seeing me come in,

the instructions.” I handed the medicine to Russel with a hint of anger.

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

him about running into Neil and Louis. He didn’t react much,

more.

like running into

“Is it raining outside?”

it’s raining “I turned my head and glanced at the outside of the

time to buy a car when I got here. I guess I’ll be hailing a cab in the rain with a fever

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

him what?” Russel asked. “Tell him I flew halfway across the world to chase after

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