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,

turn on the lights. In the faint moonlight, I

feeling physically exhausted, and lying in bed, my

my marriage was a failure. After tonight, I even

mention Ryan's name for two

her gossipy

next morning, seeing her health had improved significantly, I finished breakfast

the office.

looked tense. "Charlotte, where are

me if you

stay with me for

"What's wrong with you?"

was off. Jane, who always spoke straightforwardly, seemed a bit evasive. Nothing. I just don't want

a text message. She picked up her phone,

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someone with a

stopped changing shoes. "What's wrong? Who's bothering you? Or is

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

don't worry about it. Just stay

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