Chapter 131

I didn’t respond, only waited until the storm outside had calmed down a bit before gently moving Neil aside. The balcony door won’t close, could you give it a shot for me?”

Neil nodded and went to check the door.

The rain was still pouring and the wind hadn’t stopped. After Neil finished checking and closing the balcony door, his clothes were completely soaked, and so was his hair. The sound from the storm outside significantly decreased once the door was closed. I handed Neil a dry towel, Thanks, dry your

hair.

Neil took the towel and casually dried his hair. His shirt was mainly wet on the right side, from his shoulder to his lower back. The soaked fabric clung to his body, outlining his muscles that shifted with his movements. I silently pulled my gaze away, assuming that Neil would leave once he finished drying

his hair

Why did you choose to live here?Neil suddenly asked.

TI’s close to work and also close to Harold’s placeI simply replied.

But it’s not very safe here and the facilities aren’t great.” Neil seemed somewhat dissatisfied with the living conditions.

I was surprised, Then why did you choose to live here?

He paused for a moment before giving a small smile, Same as you, it’s close to work.

Since we had started chatting. I decided to ask a few questions I was curious about. Sitting on the sofa, I asked, How long is your project here? When are you planning on heading back?

Neil pondered for a moment before replying calmly, Not sure. I suppose you’re eager for me to go back, right? Don’t worry, I won’t be a bother?

but retort, “You used to say I was the

and the air seemed to freeze. I hadn’t intended to bring up the past; the

Neil’s gaze fell onto a small bottle on the coffee table. He reached out to grab it, but I quickly picked it up before he could. He looked puzzled, “What medication are

currently taking, I had forgotten to put it away after taking it

bit nervous myself. Then, I attempted to respond calmly, “It’s just some vitamins, prescribed by my

Neil reached out his hand.

my business, you don’t need to worry about it.” I

his brows, “Irene, give me the

towards the bedroom, I’m going to sleep, you should go too.

and followed me. As I tried to close the bedroom door, he blocked it with his hand and I couldn’t

a bit angry, “Neil, let go!”

not vitamins. I want to know about your health Neil was taller

expression.

of me or else don’t blame me for getting rough!” I had no other way to deal with Neil, except with my teeth and nails. Once I finished speaking, I started waving my hands, ready to scratch Neil’s arm.

face

my teeth and replied, “Then don’t use your strength to bully

“When did I bully you? I’m just concerned

your concern. The person you

bit more. He looked at me for a few seconds before giving

disappeared. The sound of the front door opening and closing quickly came from the living room. I stood at my bedroom door for a while before letting out a tired sigh and returning to bed to continue sleeping.

Russel calling. “Are you scared

the phone while checking my messages, only to find that he had

before

rush back to the hospital for something, and as soon as I

and about to go back to

to sleep” Russel’s voice

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