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?

retort, “You used to say I was the one bothering you”

the air seemed to freeze. I hadn’t

small bottle on the coffee table. He reached out to grab it, but I quickly picked it up before he could. He looked puzzled,

the folic acid I was currently taking, I had forgotten

Then, I attempted to respond calmly, “It’s just some vitamins, prescribed by

Neil reached out his

need, it’s my business, you don’t need to worry about

didn’t believe me, and furrowed his brows, “Irene,

I’m going to sleep, you should

stood up and followed me. As I tried to close the bedroom door, he blocked it with his hand and

a bit angry, “Neil, let go!”

know it’s not vitamins. I want to know about your

expression.

care about my health? Let go 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

his face darkened, “Are

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

bully you? I’m just

concern. The person

Bonnie, Neil’s eyes darkened a bit more. He looked at me for a few seconds before giving a

quickly came from the living room. I stood at my bedroom door for a while before letting

my phone started vibrating. It was Russel calling.

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

before

Russel’s end, unlike Neil’s. He said, “I had to rush back to the hospital for

your work is more important. I’m fine now and about to go back

back to sleep” Russel’s voice was steady.

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