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?

to say I was the one bothering you”

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

Neil’s gaze fell onto a small bottle on the coffee table. He reached out to grab it, but I quickly

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

bit nervous myself. Then, I attempted to respond calmly, “It’s

Neil reached out

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

believe me, and furrowed his

and started walking towards the bedroom, I’m going to sleep, you should go too. Thanks for your

blocked it with his hand and I couldn’t close it no matter how hard I

bit angry, “Neil,

vitamins. I want to know about your health

expression.

don’t blame me for getting rough!” I had no other way to deal with Neil, except with my teeth and nails. Once I

very quickly, immediately grabbing my hand, his face darkened, “Are you trying to

“Then don’t use your strength to bully

I bully you? I’m just

concern. The person you should be concerned

Bonnie, Neil’s eyes darkened a bit more. He looked at me for a few seconds before giving a self–mocking smile, “You’re

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

my phone started vibrating. It was Russel

now” I answered the phone while checking my messages, only to find that he

before

the hospital for something, and as soon as I arrived, it started pouring. If you’re scared, I can come over

and about to

sleep” Russel’s voice was

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