Eugene was about to leave, but Azalea stopped him before spreading her arms. “Can you hug me, Eugene? Just for one moment.” He eyed her coldly. I have a girlfriend. So, no.”

She closed her eyes, and the tears kept falling down her cheeks. After a momentary pause, she said in a broken voice, “I know, but we might never meet again. Can’t you just hug me like I’m your sister?”

She tried to throw herself into his embrace as she spoke, but she failed. Eugene had managed to keep her at arm’s length before she could even get into his arms. “Don’t obsess over something that will never be. I have told you we’ll never be a thing.”

Azalea stared at him in disbelief, her eyes glistening with tears. “I know. You don’t have to keep reminding me. But I’ve liked you for a long time, so I can’t possibly cut off all those feelings right away. Can’t you just grant me one last wish?”

instinct, he pulled her to his side and kept her behind him. When he

guts to shoot me right outside the police station. He called the cops and told them to check out the bullet. He wanted to know if it was an accident or an attempted murder. A moment later, he

wanted to pick it up, but Azalea was leaning on his chest, and he shoved her away. Fortunately, she stood back and

“Olivia? W-What’s up?” Olivia replied calmly, “I was just worried. How is the investigation

confessed

a glance at Azalea. “I’m on

alone?” He shifted his gaze to Azalea once again. Dammit, I don’t wanna cause a misunderstanding. I guess I’ll just keep it a secret. She’s not here right now, and any explanation might sound awkward.

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