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 you” Louis 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, then started the car and drove
off.
the illegally parked car to show up. Three minutes
trousers. His hair was slicked back, revealing a handsome face. Even without a carefully styled hairstyle, he still looked impeccable. He glanced at the illegally parked
I replied indifferently.
can give you a ride.” Neil
in a hurry to get home, but I didn’t plan on riding with
I can take a cab.” I politely but coldly declined his offer and waited for a
at the medicine in
understand why he would care about that and just
at
in front of me. I didn’t answer Neil, just got in the car, gave the
was an intersection. As I was waiting for the red light, I saw from the rearview mirror that Neil had also gotten
look at him. When the green light came on, the
Russel had made some simple dishes and was sitting on the couch drinking water. Seeing me come in, he put down his glass. I’m feeling much better now”
medicine. Read the instructions.” I handed the medicine to Russel with
get upset at my anger. He obediently opened the medicine
one to Russel, and started eating. I told him about running into Neil and Louis.
more.
a bit annoyed. I felt like running into Neil was a warning from above Getting tangled up with either one of them would
“Is it raining
my head and
to buy a car when I got here. I guess I’ll be hailing a cab
confusion, “Can’t you tell Neil? He
“Tell him I flew halfway
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