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.

Neil’s eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly regained his composure. He said

off.

had no 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

black trousers. His hair was slicked back, revealing a handsome face. Even without a carefully styled hairstyle, he still looked impeccable. He glanced at the

thanks,” I replied

ride.” Neil

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

can take a cab.” I politely but coldly declined his offer and waited for a taxi

sick?” Neil glanced at the medicine in my hand, not upset by my

would care about that and just shook

at home

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

that Neil had also gotten into his car. His car quickly caught up with me and stopped next to mine at the red light.

green light came

some simple dishes and was sitting on the couch drinking water. Seeing me

handed the

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.

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

nodded, “Is it raining outside?”

turned my head and glanced

car when I got here. I guess I’ll be hailing a cab in

tell Neil? He could pick you

Russel asked. “Tell him I flew halfway across the world to chase after his ex–wife?”

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