Chapter 327

My car was parked nearby, so there was no need to hitch a ride. The moment I saw Neil’s car pull up, I headed straight for mine.

Neil got out of his car and didn’t even glance my way; his eyes were glued to Bonnie.

His smitten look made my mood sour even more.

Ignoring them, I hopped into my car and zoomed off as fast as I could.

But in my rear-view mirror, I still saw Bonnie, who looked extremely happy, and it irked the hell out of me.

Could it be that I hadn’t completely forgotten about Neil? Even though I knew he was just putting on a show.

Thinking of this possibility, a phrase popped into my head, “human weakness.”

Back at Sapphire River Community, I checked my phone, no messages or calls. Neil must have seen me but didn’t reach out or explain.

Did he need to explain? It was clearly part of our plan.

But he used to explain to me. I sat alone in the living room for a long time with these mixed feelings.

Until my mom came down.

“Rena, why are you still up? Just got back?” My mom asked with concern as she sat down next to me.

“Yeah, I had a function tonight. Just got back. Mom, why are you still up?” I countered.

It was already late. My mom needed to rest. She usually went to bed early.

lie to me. Is

me aback. Did Hannah fail

forced a smile and said, “Mom, what are you talking about? Dad’s on a trip abroad now. I didn’t even tell him you woke up. I’m afraid he’d cut his trip short. He’s been

been married to your dad for so many years. I know him like the back of my hand. He wouldn’t go abroad for so long. What

would find out sooner or later, but I didn’t expect it to be

hesitation, I told my mom the truth

past few days and sensed something was off. So when I spilled the beans, she didn’t react much other than her face turning

dad has always been honest and fair. I can’t

He’s been framed.” I made a firm promise to my mom.

a thing, Rena. If there’s any news about your dad, you must tell me right away. Don’t keep me in the dark,

moistened as I said, “Okay,

must be feeling down. She didn’t talk to me for long and went upstairs

phone again.

and Bonnie doing at this moment? If he was sacrificing himself for

absurd thought made me restless.

make such a sacrifice unless he truly cared for Bonnie. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be fair to his

in my past life, he did love Bonnie deeply. Now that they

crazy, just like my past

regain my sanity, I hurried upstairs to

bathroom, I glanced out the window. My room faced the neighbor’s, so I could see the lights on

taken aback. Was Neil

why didn’t he come to see me? Not

silently pulled the curtains

zoning out, my phone suddenly rang, startling me a

name on the incoming call, my heart skipped a beat. This

then a third, and a fourth. I finally picked

sound as

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