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."

briefly, and as I entered the apartment building, I heard the sound of

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

exhausted, and lying in bed, my mind

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

for two consecutive days. Not a mention, not a

her

significantly, I finished breakfast and

the office.

tense. "Charlotte, where are you

call me if

stay with me for a couple more

"What's wrong with you?"

who always spoke straightforwardly, seemed a bit evasive. Nothing. I just don't want to be without

received a text message. She picked up her phone,

+15 BONUS

kill someone with a

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

had been on sick leave these days, her phone had been ringing incessantly, and her WhatsApp hadn't been quiet either.

worry about it. Just stay at home

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