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.

quickly regained his composure. He said

off.

to show up. Three minutes later,

revealing a handsome face. Even without a carefully styled hairstyle, he still looked impeccable. He glanced at the illegally parked car, then at

I replied indifferently.

you a ride.” Neil

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

but coldly declined his offer and waited for a taxi by the

glanced at the medicine in my hand,

understand why he would care about that

suddenly deepened, is someone else at home sick? Has Simmons not moved out?”

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

had also gotten into his

at him. When the green light came on, the two

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

Read the instructions.” I handed the medicine

obediently opened the medicine box, read the instructions, and took

gave one to Russel, and started eating. I told him about running into Neil and Louis. He didn’t react

more.

a bit annoyed. I felt like running into Neil was a warning from above Getting tangled up with either one of them would mean having to deal with the

nodded, “Is it raining outside?”

my head and glanced at the outside of the balcony.

guess I’ll be hailing a cab in the rain with

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

halfway

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