Chapter 194

Chapter 194

As soon as I sent the message, Steve called me back almost immediately.

"What's up? Someone trying to take advantage of you?" he asked bluntly.

I laughed. "I wish! I haven't even met the guy. How's that supposed to work?"

"You haven't met him? So you're asking me to dig him up just 'cause you're curious?" Steve sounded surprised. "Keira, you think I've got that much free time?"

He'd literally just posted about entering some billiards tournament, so I knew he was busy.

Realizing I might've jumped the gun, I quickly said, "If you're swamped, forget it. I'm just curious. It's not big deal."

"Come on, are you trying to guilt-trip me?" Steve joked, pretending to be offended.

I chuckled. "Nah, seriously, just curiosity. If you have time, cool. If not, don't stress."

I've always got time," he said, reassuring me. I'll look

away. I could tell

a long pause, he finally said, "Forget it, never mind.

I'm here."

he might've said would've just made things weird. It was probably better that he dropped

way, when's your match? Send me a ticket-I'll come cheer you on."

I'd had last night still had me feeling drained, so I was hoping to crash for a bit. But as soon as I pulled into my complex, I saw a crowd gathered by the entrance. I parked and walked over, wondering

Demolition.

a wave

longer, but actually

expected.

to cash in and get rich overnight. But for me,

like watching all my happiest, warmest memories

move out. If you leave early, you get an extra

get out of here forever. Finally, it's

Chapter 104

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just signed a year-long lease with my tenant! Now I have to kick them out? I'll probably have to

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