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 car

check if Jeffrey had stirred, she waved

Jeffrey called behind

Karen gasped.

wearing a look of pure doom, "Mr.Turner,

"Or what?" Jeffrey quipped.

sleep, and if Karen was any closer, she might've

even sleep-disheveled, he managed to look effortlessly

double-takes

a celebrity had just

dragging him aside, away from prying eyes.The last

course I

shirt crinkled under her pull, which seemed to

here to let you take your responsibility for me.’ he said, arms crossed,

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

would be

did you leap to plane

was Jeffrey's tum to

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

you didn't, but I'm old-school.I only sleep with someone if they're my girlfriend.You slept

her eyes so hard she thought they

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