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 place” I 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?”
to say I was the one bothering
became awkward, and the air seemed to freeze. I hadn’t intended
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 you taking?”
I had forgotten to put
Then, I attempted to respond calmly, “It’s just some vitamins, prescribed by my doctor. I have a
Neil reached
don’t need to worry about it.” I rejected him.
didn’t believe me, and furrowed his brows, “Irene,
I’m going to sleep, you should go too. Thanks for your
he blocked it with his hand and I couldn’t close it no matter how hard
was getting a bit angry, “Neil, let go!”
I want to know about your health Neil was taller than me,
expression.
or else don’t blame me for getting rough!” I had no other way to deal with Neil, except with my teeth and nails.
his face darkened, “Are you trying
and replied, “Then don’t use your strength to
bully you? I’m just concerned
your concern. The
bit more. He looked at me for a few seconds before giving a self–mocking smile, “You’re right,
from the living room. I stood at
Russel calling. “Are you scared
messages, only
before
He said, “I had to rush back to the hospital for something, and as soon as I arrived, it
now and about to go back to sleep” I quickly replied.
back to sleep” Russel’s voice
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