Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 175

It was faint, but somehow warmer than when he spoke to me just moments before.

I calmly averted my gaze, thinking about Hogan’s warning, and gently bit down on my back molars.

I focused on how to get Sean on my side.

Logically, after today’s negotiation turned pear–shaped, if I were to rashly approach Sean, I’d probably just be handing him an opportunity to keep stalling, just like Hogan said. So, I needed a go–between.

Someone who could speak to both me and FreeMan.

After mulling it over, I zeroed in on Timothy.

In the afternoon, I showed up at Timothy’s place with all my ducks in a row, but what I didn’t expect was to bump into him on his way out.

The sun–kissed boy was decked out in an all–black windbreaker, a matching cap on his head, and a pair of steampunk goggles that gave him a trendy and cool vibe.

He was also holding a walking stick, looking like he was gearing up for a hike.

Seeing me, he first froze, then anxiously blurted out, “Xaviera, what brings you here?”

at stake, I feared he’d shut me down before we even met face to

“Yep.”

voice was soft, carrying an

sharp. He probably had

awkward for a moment and just went with his flow, “It’s a bit of a trek to the trailhead. Mind if I chat

scratched his head, his eyes flickering with hesitation.

best bud, and he had

stance.

I said apologetically, “You go ahead and

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away, Timothy’s crisp voice called out from behind me,

and turned to face Timothy, only to see the boy

shot straight, “First off, Timothy’s skills are top–notch. And after all this time working together, I believe we’ve built a rapport. It

how do you

or death left me

remember correctly, the last time I heard those words was on

made it clear that only he and FreeMan himself would see my answers.

it be that Sean shared even

did Timothy also fully grasp

I