Chapter 122


George's face was pretty much unreadable. “Why are you so curious? We're not even in the same circle, so why bother?"

Brian gave a nonchalant shrug. "Fair point."

Joshua kept his mouth shut. While they played cards, he couldn't help but keep checking his phone, just in case Allison sent him a message. After a few rounds, there was still no word from Allison, but his buddy Matthew had texted him.

Matthew: [Heard you've got some issues in that department?]

Joshua's eyebrows knitted together and his lips pressed into a tight line.

Just as the game wrapped up, Brian stood up to stretch and caught a glimpse of the message on Joshua's phone. He burst out laughing, the sound echoing across the room like a honking goose.

You've got issues?" Brian laughed so hard it looked like

a cold, steely glare. Brian quickly swallowed his laughter, and his expression twisted into

"What's the story here?"

up. "I'm

a Cheshire cat, followed him, motioning for George to join in

At the bar,

she belted out a song. By the time Joshua walked in, she was hitting

ears. “Oh man, who's murdering that song?” Joshua recognized Allison's voice but kept a straight face. As they got closer, it was clear

nudged Joshua with his elbow. "Go get your girl down from there. This is pure noise pollution! Most people get paid to sing; she should be paying

"Let her sing her

took his hands off his ears, found a high stool, and

eyes glued to the stage, a soft smile playing

to Joshua with a teasing

know, after a bit, it kind

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255