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.

eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly regained his composure.

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

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.

give you a ride.” Neil paused, then offered again.

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

cab.” I politely but coldly declined his offer and waited

glanced at the medicine in my hand, not upset by my refusal

why he would care about that and just

suddenly deepened, is someone else at

me. I didn’t answer Neil, just

was an intersection. 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

light came on, the two cars

sitting on the couch drinking water. Seeing me come in, he

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

my anger. He obediently opened the

plates, gave one to Russel, and started eating. I told him about running into Neil and

more.

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 of them would mean having to deal with the other.

nodded, “Is it raining

raining “I turned my head and glanced at the outside

I guess I’ll be hailing a cab in the rain with a fever and my luggage.” Russel said calmly.

you tell Neil? He could

halfway across the world to chase

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