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

became awkward, and the air seemed to freeze. I hadn’t

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

was currently taking, I had forgotten to put

the small bottle in my hand, feeling a bit nervous myself. Then, I attempted to respond calmly, “It’s just

Neil reached

business, you don’t need to worry

didn’t believe me, and furrowed his brows,

got up and started walking towards the bedroom, I’m going to sleep, you should

blocked it

getting a bit

want to know about your health Neil was taller than me, and he

expression.

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

hand, his face darkened,

teeth and replied, “Then don’t

I bully you? I’m

The person you should be

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

on the door immediately 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

vibrating. It was Russel calling.

but I’m ok now” I answered the phone while checking my messages, only to find that he had called three times

before

rush back to the hospital for

I’m fine now and about

sleep”

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