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 something to Louis, then started the car

off.

car to show up. Three minutes later, Neil’s car made a

His hair was slicked back, revealing a handsome face. Even without a carefully styled

thanks,” I replied indifferently.

give you a ride.” Neil paused,

to get home, but I didn’t plan on riding with Neil

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

at the medicine in my hand, not

about that and just shook my head,

is someone else at home sick? Has

Neil, just got in the car, gave the driver an address,

I was waiting for the red light, I saw from the rearview mirror that Neil had also gotten into his car. His

the green light came on, the

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

medicine. Read the instructions.” I handed the medicine

He obediently opened the medicine

to get two plates, gave one to Russel, and started eating. I told him about running into Neil and Louis. He didn’t react much, just told me to eat

more.

should find a hotel as soon as possible. I was a bit annoyed. I felt like running into Neil was a warning from

“Is it raining outside?”

turned my head and glanced at the outside of

be hailing a cab in the rain with

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

flew halfway across

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