Chapter 550

The neighborhood wasn't exactly run-down.

It once fetched a pretty penny back in the day, even though the buildings had seen better years.

But a million-dollar sports car parked in these parts? That was a head-scratcher.

The residents here weren't exactly the high-roller types.

Curiosity got the better of Karen as she stole a few more glances in that direction, only to catch a glimpse of someone familiar perched inside the car.

As she edged closer, her eyes widened in recognition—it was Jeffrey.

What on earth was he doing here? Startled, Karen stumbled backward, nearly taking a tumble on the pavement.

Luckily, the car's occupant seemed to be fast asleep.

His eyes shut tight, hands clutching his coat, his body curled up as if to ward off the chill.

When did he even get here, and why was he snoozing in his car? That man was like a bad penny that always came back into her pocket Karen rolled her eyes and made to skedaddle, but fate had other plans.

She bumped into a chatty neighbor just back from a grocery run, who waved enthusiastically.

"Karen! Look who's back!"

Oh, great.

what she needed—the person in the

backward glance to check if Jeffrey had stirred, she waved

Jeffrey called behind

Karen gasped.

back turned taut as she slowly twisted around, wearing a look of pure doom, "Mr.Turner, please tell me you're not

"Or what?" Jeffrey quipped.

still bleary from sleep, and if Karen was any closer, she might've spotted

even sleep-disheveled, he managed

and double-takes in this quaint part of

celebrity had

away from prying eyes.The last thing she

I need

which seemed to amuse him "So, spill it, What's

me.’ he said, arms crossed, giving her a

face the consequences of our actions, don't you think?’ Karen gaped, ‘Consequences? You're not seriously hitting me up for a refund on a plane

would

you leap to plane

Jeffrey's tum to

hotel! entrance, when you asked if I was up for it, I took it as a sign that you wanted me to be

any such thing!* She had merely asked a simple question! "Maybe you didn't, but I'm old-school.I only sleep with someone if they're my girlfriend.You slept with me, so now you have to be my

hard she

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