Chapter 257

After a while, Kitty sent an emoji expressing her gratitude. Our conversation ended there.

I rubbed my aching neck, then began to pack up and get ready to knock off.

“Rena, come over for some seafood” Stella called just as I was leaving the office.

“Sure” I agreed. Going home didn’t appeal much to me right now I felt the aura of loneliness permeating my empty house.

Whenever I had spare time, I would hang out with Stella and the others. That was much better than being alone at home with my thoughts.

By the time I arrived at Stella, Barbara, Alicia, and their boyfriends were already there.

Alicia had recently confirmed her relationship with Sean. Barbara was about to get married. Stella’s family was warm and harmonious. All three of them were full of happiness, while I felt a bit bleak..

“Where’s Mitch? I greeted everyone but noticed that Mitch wasn’t around, so I asked.

“He was called away by Neil. No idea why” Stella replied, puzzled. He was asking about Russel’s whereabouts last night, and then this morning he received news that Russel had made it home safely

Neil had just gone to StarGlow Enterprises today and had called Mitch away. What could it be about?

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I couldn’t help but worry. I was afraid that if something went wrong with StarGlow Enterprises, it could affect my company

Just as Stella finished speaking. Mitch rushed in, muttering. “Neil, it must be a hoax…”

He stopped dead in his tracks when he saw everyone at the table.

Neil followed shortly after, looking rather upset. When he saw us, his eyes were filled with irritation.

didn’t continue his sentence but instead took off his coat and smiled at us, “You’re all

then at Neil, and whispered to

nothing unusual. I needed to accept the reality that, as long as we were alive and in the same circle, we couldn’t

at Stella and

found a seat with Neil. Soon, the table was loaded with all

I said I didn’t mind Neil’s presence, I lost

would ask to borrow

up and left after only a few bites. Through the glass

whispered to me. “Is his family going bankrupt? He

believed that Mitch’s unfinished

Could the

frightened myself with this horrid thought, then immediately shook my head, telling myself not to overthink it. Neil’s parents had a good relationship There couldnt be such dramatic conflicts in

had forgotten to make my payments on time, so I needed to go to the hospital

the corner of my mouth and stood

so urgent?”

the hospital. I might have to work overtime tomorrow, so I

yard, I noticed that Neil

yard and

the damp and cold evening, the street lights illuminated the

the scene look even more desolate. He pointed at the car beside him, ‘Are you

I was speechless

in a hurry to get to the hospital, so I didnt want to waste time with Neil

bit surprised when I didn’t

didn’t answer or reply

River Community?” Neil

home?” I got out of the car with

followed me out of the car, trailing behind me. There weren’t many people in the hospital. I didn’t have to worry about

went to my

this time, not following

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