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.

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

off.

the illegally parked car to show up. Three minutes later, Neil’s car made a U–turn and

of the car, dressed in a white shirt and black trousers. His hair was slicked back, revealing a handsome face. Even

I replied indifferently.

you a ride.” Neil paused, then offered

hurry to get home, but I

but coldly declined his offer and waited for

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

care about that and just

at home sick? Has Simmons not moved out?”

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

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

light came on, the

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

your medicine. Read the instructions.” I handed the medicine to Russel with

get upset at my anger. He obediently opened the medicine box, read the instructions, and took the

went to get two plates, gave one to Russel, and started eating. I told him about

more.

a bit annoyed. I felt like running

it raining outside?”

and glanced at the outside of the balcony.

here. I guess I’ll be hailing a cab in the rain

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

what?” Russel asked. “Tell him I flew halfway across the world to chase after

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