Chapter 414
Rain pelted the car windows relentlessly. Looking out, the world seemed draped in an otherworldly mist, bizarre and elusive.
I chuckled lightly, “So, when is this expert you mentioned arriving in Vista
Town?”
Bryant replied, “Day after tomorrow, I
“Alright.”
guess.”
I nodded, my hand reaching for the car door handle. “Then, I’ll be off.”
“Let me walk you out.”
“No need, my car’s just over there.”
“I insist.”
His words took me by surprise, but then I saw him reaching for an umbrella on the passenger seat and understood his intention.
With a black, long–handled umbrella, he braved the curtain of rain around the car, opening the door for me. “Let’s go.”
Water had pooled along the sides of the road, making our footsteps unusually
distinct.
the door and got in, I noticed he was soaked on
a thud, started
watching the direction of my car intently. But I didn’t
desire it to be unforgettable, earth–shattering. But
in the rain for
felt each time
cyclist splashed by, covering him in mud, but he barely noticed. All he could focus
way back to his own vehicle. He
the usual spot?”
“Mhm.”
“Got it.”
a drinking session and called a ride to their usual hangout. He wasn’t
used to have no vices, now indulged in smoking and drinking privately. He numbed the pain of Jane’s death with alcohol and cigarettes while
prepare extravagant gifts for their anniversary and Valentine’s Day as before. He visited Jane’s adoptive parents‘ graves on
he and Jane shared. The media jested that Mr. Ferguson was henpecked. Only Steven
an assortment of
downed it in one
called me over to
smile, pouring another drink. “Who took
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Chapter 414
when you and Christine broke
don’t start
old wounds right away and quickly changed the subject. “So,
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