Chapter 77

"I couldn't ask for more. I heard you just left with Ryan. What happened? Did he bully you again?" She sent an angry emoji.

Before I could reply, a voice call came through. I immediately hung up, stating, "I'm fine, I'm in the car. We can talk when you're back."

Throughout the journey, Jack sensed my subdued mood and just let me be, not forcing any conversation. He gave me the space I needed to clear my mind.

As I unbuckled my seatbelt before getting out of the car, I said, "Jack, about what happened today, please don't take it to heart."

He slowly pressed the brake brought the car to a stop and smiled. "It's alright, I'm happy."

"Huh?" I was puzzled.

Jack turned his head towards me, teasingly saying, "Haven't you noticed? You haven't thanked me once today."

I pursed my lips. "But I should have..."

"I'm not reminding you to thank me." He interrupted me with a half-smile, then softened his voice." Between friends, there's no need for so much formality!

I chuckled softly. "Then remember to ask me for help when you need it in the future. I'll go up now."

"Sure."

building, I heard

turn on the lights. In the faint moonlight, I quietly took a shower in the dark and was about to go to

lying in bed, my

I only thought my marriage was a failure. After tonight, I even felt it

mention Ryan's name for two consecutive days. Not a mention, not

her gossipy

health had improved significantly, I finished breakfast and prepared to

the office.

looked tense. "Charlotte, where

call me if you need

me for a couple

"What's wrong with you?"

straightforwardly, seemed a bit evasive. Nothing. I just don't want

a text message. She picked up her phone, and

+15 BONUS

to kill someone

changing shoes. "What's wrong? Who's bothering

these days, her phone had been ringing incessantly, and

worry about it. Just stay at

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