279 How did you know me?

"What is he doing here?"

The corners of Penny's lips curved downward, her eyes fixed on the person ahead of her.

"What are you doing here?" she asked, louder this time. "Dean, I'm getting annoyed with you.

now e

Dean, who was leaning against the side of the car, peeled himself away from it. He smiled charmingly as he walked toward her.

"Why are you getting annoyed with me? It's not like I'm following you," he quipped, stopping in front of her. "I know where you live and I'm just dropping by."

"Wow... so because of that, you think you can come here anytime?"

"Penny, I felt like our last conversation... it weighed on my heart. His smile faded as he sighed. "I reflected on my actions, and you were right. I should trust you. After all, we've known each other for a long time, and no matter what, we've shared many memories over the past twelve years."

Penny narrowed her eyes slightly, raising her brows. "What did you cat today? You're saying so many strange things."

"Haha. I reflected on my actions and realized that no matter how worried I was about you, I should know you better than anyone," he explained with a smile. "Whatever you need from my uncle, I'm staying out of it."

"Good." She nodded, a bit taken aback by his change in approach.

"Anyway, Penny, there's another reason I came here," he remarked, watching her brows elevate. His lips stretched a little as he took something out of his pocket. "Here."

Penny glanced at the small box-a handful-sized present-and asked, "What is that?"

"A toy fish. He shrugged and jerked his chin toward the cat in her arms. "Happy Birthday,

Chunchun." (

"Oh..." Her lips closed slightly. "You remembered her birthday, huh?"

"I always remember her birthday," he said with a touch of humor. "Did you think even now, with how busy I am with work, I'd forget her birthday?

Penny pursed her lips and drew a deep breath. "Well, thank you."

"Do you have other plans for her birthday?"

"Well, my Second Brother prepared a simple family dinner for it," she said as she accepted the box. "Thanks!"

Dean blinked as if waiting for something. "No invite?"

he

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How did you

thing Penny wanted. She

your brothers, huh?" he chuckled. "How will you date

not part of my plans for

always

she smirked. "Of course. Otherwise, I'd be in trouble. Always ten steps ahead. That's my

brows creased slightly at the sly look that briefly crossed her face.

"It's what I like

her tongue and rolled

walk you home?" he asked

brimming with curiosity. "Dean, when have I ever let you walk

like they say, try and try

her head, clicking

he raised his brows and stared at her with anticipation. "Should

didn't respond immediately, unlike usual. "You brought Chunchun a

once.

eyes gleamed

laughed. "What? Did

"No... I didn't."

that's a nice

hearing her say yes was something he didn't expect in this lifetime. Penny, after all, had made it her life's mission to oppose him in

smirked triumphantly. "It

before letting out a dry laugh. "I'm

god. Don't be such a drama queen. Let's

nodding his head as he took a short

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How did you

unable to suppress the smile

the other hand, glanced at his side profile. "Dean, can

me questions because you think that's akin to asking for yet another favor. What did you

setting her eyes

answer yours," he said, just to let her know

did you

while Penny continued walking. He stared at her back, watching the distance between them

head. "I never asked you this before, but

now?" he

pure curiosity.

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