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.

said, “Rena, don’t lie to me. Is

Did Hannah fail to keep

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

so many years. I know him like the back of my hand. He wouldn’t go abroad for so long. What happened to him? Tell me.” My mom’s face was serious.

knew she would find out sooner or later, but I didn’t expect it to be so soon.

some hesitation, I told my mom the truth about

sensed something was off. So when I spilled the beans, she didn’t react much other than

eyes widened as she said, “Your dad has always been honest and fair. I

don’t worry. I’ll get Dad out of this. He’s been framed.” I made a firm promise to

If there’s any news about your dad, you must tell me right away. Don’t keep me in the dark, okay?” My

and my eyes moistened

down. She didn’t talk to me for long and went

phone again.

this moment? If he was sacrificing himself for my sake, how should I treat

absurd thought made

he truly cared for Bonnie. Otherwise,

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

like was going crazy, just like my past

sanity, I hurried upstairs to take

room faced the neighbor’s, so

was taken aback. Was

come to see me? Not even a

feeling, unspeakable. I silently pulled

phone suddenly rang, startling me

call, my heart skipped a beat. This excited feeling was both strange

a second time, then a third, and a fourth. I finally

asleep?” Neil’s voice came through but didn’t sound as

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