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?

help but retort, “You used to say I was

hadn’t intended

gaze fell onto a small bottle on the coffee table. He reached out to grab it, but I quickly picked it up before

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

bottle in my hand, feeling a bit nervous myself. Then, I attempted to respond

me see.” Neil reached

you don’t need to worry about it.” I

his brows,

towards the bedroom, I’m going to sleep,

close the bedroom door, he blocked it with

getting a bit angry, “Neil, let go!”

me see the medication. I know it’s not vitamins. I want to know about your health Neil

expression.

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 hand, his face darkened, “Are you trying to scratch me again?”

don’t use your strength to

did I bully you?

your concern. The person

a few seconds before giving a self–mocking smile, “You’re right, go

came from the living

my phone started vibrating. It was Russel calling. “Are you scared being home

messages, only

before

on Russel’s end, unlike Neil’s. He said, “I had to rush back to the hospital for something, and as soon as I arrived,

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

go back to sleep” Russel’s

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