Chapter 258

Chapter 258

“Wah, Dad, Mom!” The boy cried, gasping for breath, unable to hear anything

Nearby, someone noticed the commotion and was calling the police shoulder.

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But Jason showed no intention of leaving; he stood behind Quinlyn, grinning and saying, “I declare this kid ran into my chubby friend. You owe an apology and a thousand bucks, starting now! One, two…”

“We’ll pay, we’ll pay. The parents scrambled up, pulling their son to apologize repeatedly.

“Are you satisfied now?” Jason didn’t even look at them but patted Quinlyn’s shoulder.

She glanced up at him, noticing the anger had faded from his eyes, and nodded. ‘It wasn’t a big deal, really, she thought.

Only when the sound of sirens echoed in the distance did Jason take Quinlyn away, casually grabbing a phone on the way

out.

“People don’t carry cash anymore; that’s a bit of a problem,” he explained, expertly avoiding the police as he turned down an alley.In a blind spot of the cameras, he transferred the thousand bucks somewhere and tossed the phone out the window.

That phone was the latest model, worth a grand; the car crushed it, shattering the screen instantly.

On the way, Jason’s stomach acted up. After buying some medicine, he felt miserable, the heavy smell of chili making him

sneeze.

“This place isn’t fun anymore. I’m out, never coming back. Hey, Quinlyn, I can’t drive. You take the wheel,” he said, pulling her over without giving her a choice.

They switched places, and Quinlyn touched the steering wheel hesitantly. “I don’t have a license. She worried, following Stanley’s advice against driving without one.

“No worries. You’re my hostage; you have to listen.” Jason waved his hand, looking worn out as he slumped in his seat.

“I’ll teach you. Just focus ahead and press the right pedal. Let’s go!”

The car slowly rolled forward down the main road.

Quinlyn had driven manual before; this felt easier. Gradually, she found it fun and began to speed up.

brake; just don’t go too fast at intersections. See? You’re getting it..

cranked up the car’s music, punk rock blaring through winter streets, lifting

Quinlyn smiling, bobbing her head in rhythm,

now?”

looked at him. “I wasn’t unhappy.”

kid said you had no parents, you totally deflected.“Quinlyn went quiet; he

it’s uncomfortable, but it’s just a bit,” she admitted, having mostly forgotten about it. Jason squeezed the bunny ears on

time, couldn’t speak your truth, so you subconsciously choose to forget.

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Chapter 258

really make the pain

had asked her that before, but it

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door to door, often receiving, nasty words for no food by the end of the

but no one

solve problems,”

just take action.

to pinch her cheek lightly. “Never let yourself be bullied, and speak up if

but managed

said, satisfied, leaning back comfortably. Just as he fished out a cigarette and lit

The smell

Jason froze, speechless.

him that expressing how you feel

sighed and closed his eyes, realizing he was

narrow, but they widened after a

took in the scenery, she felt relaxed, only to be jolted when

an earthquake?” Jason

the car to the side of the road. Once the handbrake was engaged,

check.

the road? What a jerk!” They

:

to clear the nails, a group of people suddenly rushed out from the

touch our stuff!”

group wore unusual outfits and wielded sickles and hoes, eyeing them menacingly.

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