Chapter 190

She just wished me a pleasant weekend?

What made her think I should have a pleasant weekend?

His long, slender fingers pressed against the pages of his book. His eyes were deep, and his expression thoughtful.

Gary walked inside with the boxes of medicine, sighing, “Ah, when you get old, you get sick for no reason.

The next morning.

Sherry and I hit the road at 7 a.m. For our safety, she’d recruited her brother–a sports school student on summer break–as our

escort.

I eyed the towering yet puppy–eyed teen and shot Sherry a look: Don’t you think we look like two rich ladies hiring a boytoy?

“Safety first!” she mouthed, reading my mind.

That was a fair point. We might be going into the mountains and countryside, and rural

investigations always carried risks. Though

young, Stuart’s broad shoulders radiated dependable energy.

“Fine.” I tossed Stuart the keys, sweetening the deal:“Pick any gift you want after this.”

Stuart’s handsome face flushed

Olivia. I’m really glad to be of your service.”

the trunk. Drive carefully.” With that, she put on her sunglasses and went to the

with my

returning from the market, had just driven in when he saw Olivia and a

car.

boyfriend? And he seems…

their car drive away before getting

his tablet as

15:22

the long face? Market

crash?”

you jinx my portfolio!” The steward dumped groceries, leaning in conspiratorially.“Do you know Olivia’s seeing someone?

“What?!”

was shocked.“I don’t! When

happen?”

knowingly.“She kept

secret.”

man is quite handsome, he looks like a college student, quite tall and delicate. He smiles

Mr. Jones. It makes sense; she must have had enough of his mind games and temper.

choose a warm–hearted younger man

make her happy. She’s not short of

money anyway.

if remembering something, he reminded, “Not a

Jones.”

gave a

sealed.” Zach mimed zipping his mouth. If Mr. Jones knew about it,

casual black suit. Among all colors, black best accentuated

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