Chapter 332

Russel was still a bit sober, trying his best to keep himself steady, but I had to assist him.

As we got to the elevator, the doors slowly shut. A hand shot out to stop them.

“Hold up!” Cooper Clarke’s voice rang out. As the elevator doors reopened, I saw his peeved face.

Behind him were Neil and Bonnie.

Bonnie was clinging to Neil’s arm, looking utterly reliant on him.

“Irene?” Cooper looked surprised when he saw me. Then his gaze fell on the tipsy Russel. He subconsciously glanced at Neil.

Neil’s brow furrowed for a moment before returning to its calm state.

“Well, what a coincidence, Irene. Are you on a date with Dr. Russel?” Bonnie, with a sweet smile on her face, asked as she walked into

the elevator with Neil.

I was supporting Russel and didn’t respond.

Neil glanced at me. Others might not have noticed the look in his eyes, but I felt a pressure, a bad feeling brewing.

Would he misunderstand the situation between Russel and me again? My head was starting to hurt.

“Irene, why did Dr. Russel drink so much? Aren’t you going to do anything about it?” Bonnie deliberately blurred the lines between Russel and me.

“What’s it to me how much he drinks? I should send him home out of friendship,” I responded nonchalantly.

just the two of you having dinner?” Bonnie feigned surprise, “Indeed,

“Who said so? Can’t I send

sounded annoyed. I wasn’t sure what had happened earlier.

up at Neil, her face a

he was upset, he usually chose not to

Cooper helped me get Russel out

will take Russel home,” Cooper said to Neil. He clearly didn’t want

tone was very calm,

glanced at me and then at Neil with a hint of confusion in her

drove away, Cooper couldn’t help but ask me, “Irene,

me get Russel into the car first? He’s had

car. Since I had a bit to drink as well, he

how he ran into Neil and Bonnie –

Weren’t you two planning to reconcile? What on earth happened?” Cooper was still confused

Neil and Bonnie are more suitable,” I didn’t say much.

not good enough for Neil. Irene, I’m rooting for you.” Cooper told me

quite unlike

I didn’t answer.

already pushing Neil to propose.” Cooper was genuinely

wanted to marry Neil.

see. Everything depends on fate.” I answered indifferently as if I

We got to the apartment building and helped Russel get home.

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you head back first. I can get him home,” Cooper clearly wanted to keep Russel and

intention and was more than happy to oblige.

I got back to Sapphire River Community, it was quite late. I noticed the lights were on in the villa next door. My heart raced. Was Neil there?

returned to Sapphire River Community today, it was because of Russel and

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