Facade of Love
Chatper 356
Chapter 356 To Tully City
A shadow passed over Idris‘ eyes. “You don’t want to see me?”
That was not what I meant!
I was slow on the uptake but then blurted out, “The police haven’t made any headway with Jack’s case, and Young Corporation is swamped with work waiting for you. You don’t have to spend your energy on me. I meant it when I said I would think about us. I wasn’t lying! So, don’t worry about me changing my mind.”
Regardless of our future together, I would give him a straight answer.
He paused for a few seconds before responding, “Okay, I’ll wait for your answer.”
I nodded, wincing from the pain in my tailbone as I hobbled home. The house was pitch–black and deserted, probably because Mom and Maxwell were out.
That is what I got for being reckless. Now, I was in pain and all alone.
With the house empty, I did not bother with the lights and headed straight to my bedroom. I had planned to shower, but the fall had really hurt, so I just washed my face and climbed into bed.
Trying to sleep proved futile due to the pain.
I called Mom. The phone rang and rang with no answer. When I tried again, she picked up three rings.
“Mom, are you coming home soon? I…”
me,” a gentle voice
and hesitated
after
you need Aunt Deb urgently? She just went downstairs to get some medicine for me. Hold on for a bit, and as soon as
“Oh, no, it’s nothing. I was just
on the other end of the line was as soft as ever. “I’m feeling a lot better. Sorry about that. Aunt Deb and Maxwell are here with me. I hope I haven’t messed up
my end, I’m just swamped with work stuff. I’m really tied up and can’t swing by to see you. Just focus
taking great care of me.
managed a chuckle, made some small
holding. My rear end was killing me, and sleep was impossible. I had hoped to get some bruise cream from
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tossing and turning for a bit, sleep finally
of Mom or Maxwell as they were always on the go. I was at the office daily, hobbling around, Uncle Marcus caught sight
laughed it off, “Oh, I
part worrisome and part lecturing. He showed up at my office with an armload of remedies around lunchtime. “Watch your step, will you? And take care of yourself. Slap on some of this stuff, and if
smile, and said, “I hear you, thanks a bunch, Uncle Marcus.”
out a mixture
was in full swing, and I was up to my ears in work. When my phone buzzed with a call from Idris, it took me a second to switch gears. I picked
other end was sharp and clear.
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