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.
quickly regained his
off.
for the driver of the illegally parked car to show up. Three minutes later, Neil’s car made a U–turn
dressed in a white shirt and black trousers. His hair was slicked back, revealing a handsome face. Even without
thanks,” I
you a ride.” Neil paused, then offered again.
hurry to get home, but I didn’t plan
take a cab.” I politely but coldly declined his offer and waited for a taxi
medicine in my hand, not upset
understand why he would care about that and just
suddenly deepened, is someone else at
I didn’t answer Neil, just
waiting for the red light, I saw from the rearview mirror that Neil had
When the green light came on, the two
sitting on the couch drinking water. Seeing me come in, he put down his glass. I’m feeling
your medicine. Read the instructions.” I handed the medicine to Russel with a hint
anger. He obediently opened the medicine box, read the instructions, and took the medicine.
two plates, gave one to Russel, and started eating. I told him about running into Neil and
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 one
it raining outside?”
“I turned my head and glanced
I guess I’ll be hailing a cab in the rain with a fever and my luggage.” Russel said calmly.
“Can’t you tell Neil? He could pick you up.”
flew halfway across the world to chase after his
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