Chapter 132
Kate didn’t dare to argue with me at work, and looked grumpy all afternoon.
After work, I drove off and right as I was leaving the office, I spotted a familiar red BMW. Bonnie just got out of the car. She was all dolled up, wearing a polka dot beret, looking young and trendy. Her attire matched well with the red BMW
Why was she here if she had quit her job? I was puzzled, but didn’t give it much thought.
After I got back to my apartment complex, I took the elevator up as usual. Just as the elevator doors were about to close, a hand shot in and stopped them The elevator door slowly opened again, and Neil walked in expressionlessly He glanced at me once, and then the two of us never made eye
contact again
Neil was carrying some groceries. It was the first time I saw him doing grocery shopping. He looked like a real family guy
A few seconds after the elevator doors closed, the elevator jolted abruptly, I grabbed onto the handrail to steady myself, my heart pounding.
“The elevator’s broken, Neil tried the open door button, but it didn’t respond.
“Seriously?” I was speechless. “Call the property management”
Soon, we heard the property management over the intercom, telling us not to panic. The elevator had a minor issue and they had already called a
repairman
Then there was silence in the elevator Neil and I had nothing to say. The silence was broken by the sound of my stomach. Usually, I would have started cooking by this time. I felt extremely hungry
Neil glanced at me and I awkwardly turned my head away
grumbled
the floor. Inside, besides some groceries, there were also a
a piece of bread, “Here, have a
It was gone in two, three bites. The more I ate, the hungrier I got, and I couldn’t help but
He picked up the bag, opened it in front of me. “There’s only a bit
were washed or not, and just started chowing down. By the time I was full, there were only three apples left
the few pieces of bread and apples. He
wiped my mouth, Yes, I did. Just a mild gastritis, nothing
Neil’s brow relaxed
his sweet time. Half an hour had passed and we finally heard voices from above. The issue seemed to be up there. But I didn’t understand how they were fixing it. Suddenly, the elevator jolted again and I lost my balance,
swiftly. I ended up in his arms, the familiar scent of tobacco mixed with a faint fragrance
smell was sharper than before. Sometimes certain smells would make me nauseous, especially the smell of smoke. But the smell of tobacco from Neil’s clothes was faint, mixed with a hint of fragrance. I found it surprisingly comforting. I couldn’t help but wonder, had my baby
I worked hard to raise her, but she ended up bonding with Neil, I would be furious.
you” I thanked him politely after
Neil let go of my hand, his face
sit down and play with my phone. That was when Neil’s phone rang.
above us, Neil put the call on
Would you and Russel Louis like to
helplessly
Neil’s voice lacked the tenderness it used to have..
and I will start without you. Don’t forget to have dinner, Bonnie
will,” He
Neil, “Neil, do you think once you have something,
his jacket and
without understanding why He laid his jacket where I was sitting and gestured for me to sit down. Was this really Neil, being such a gentleman and
cherish it?” Neil answered my previous question after I
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