More Than A Favor

A Favor 180

Chapter 180

Jeremy tossed my question back at me. "What do you think?"

I smiled faintly, trying to maintain my composure. "Then I'll take my leave," I said, handing the bouquet

back to him.

Jeremy raised his hand, but instead of accepting the flowers, he plucked a petal from the bouquet and brought it to his nose, inhaling its fragrance. "So, what exactly do you need to see my dad for?"

His question made me pause. For a moment, I wondered if he was reconsidering letting me meet Alfred.

When I had first brought up wanting to see his father, it seemed like Jeremy assumed it was about some kind of treasure. But now, his tone suggested he knew there was more to it than that.

There was no point in hiding the truth any longer. I took a deep breath and recounted everything-the contract, my suspicions, and my need for answers.

Jeremy listened quietly. His usual playful demeanor faded, replaced by a seriousness I hadn't seen

before.

When I finished, he sighed and said, "In that case, you should leave."

His abrupt response startled me. "Why?"

"If you're here to see my dad about this matter, it will be pointless. You won't get any answers from him. He won't tell you anything," Jeremy said firmly, his tone leaving no room for doubt.

His words only deepened my suspicion. If Alfred had nothing to hide, there wouldn't be a reason for him to refuse to talk. But his outright refusal suggested that there was indeed something being

concealed.

"What if I insist?" I asked, my determination growing. "Maybe Mr. Alfred has nothing to hide, and you're just overthinking."

Jeremy shook his head slightly, his expression a mix of exasperation and

helplessness. "You're really stubborn. Alright. I'll call my dad. If he agrees to meet you, I'll take you in."

With that, Jeremy pulled out his phone and dialed a number, putting it on speakerphone.

"What's up?" Alfred's gruff voice answered after a few rings.

"It's nothing. I just wanted to bring someone-a woman-to see you," Jeremy said, carefully avoiding mentioning my identity.

"Don't bring any random women to upset me," Alfred replied sharply, his tone irritated.

phone, "I wouldn't

pause, the silence stretching between us. My breath caught in my throat as I waited for Alfred's

as I began to hope he might agree, Alfred broke the silence. "Let's do it another day. I have

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we'll go in and wait for you. We can see you once

Despite his usual playful

to help me.

"Do you not understand what I'm saying?" he snapped before abruptly ending

gave me a look that

to the gated entrance of the sanatorium. The

I was seeking. My mind raced with questions. Who could these "important guests" be? And why were they so significant that Alfred wouldn't

a hand in front of my face, snapping me out of my

to climb over the fence or something?" he

joke. "Do you know

son, the closest relationship in the world-or at least they should have been. From the way Jeremy spoke about Alfred,

know about that. My dad's life revolves

but I could

and looked at me with raised eyebrows. "Caleb knows you're

how to respond. Jeremy hadn't answered the

was about me.

Jeremy's expression darkened. Without another word, he hung up on the

heart skipped

something was wrong-and prompt him to

thought crossed my mind, my phone rang.

timing couldn't have been worse. The awkwardness of the situation hung in the

cloud.

said, "Looks like you don't trust me. If that's the case, why even bother with

opened my mouth to respond, but no

smile fading. "Just consider us

flatly before turning on his heel

got into his Range

clothes and messed up my hair. Jeremy's sudden shift in

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