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.

needed—the person in the car to

backward glance to check if Jeffrey had stirred, she waved

Jeffrey called behind

Karen gasped.

slowly twisted around, wearing a look of

"Or what?" Jeffrey quipped.

eyes were still bleary from sleep, and if Karen was any closer, she might've spotted the crust in

he managed

and double-takes in this quaint

celebrity had

needed something?’ Karen found herself dragging him aside, away from prying eyes.The last thing she wanted was this

I need

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

you take your responsibility for me.’ he said, arms crossed, giving

the consequences of our actions, don't you think?’ Karen gaped, ‘Consequences? You're not

that would

leap to

it was Jeffrey's

was up for it, I took it

I'm old-school.I only sleep

eyes so hard

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