Chapter 121 Does What We Talked About Still Hold?

her Eileen left, Hector received his exam paper, revealing an almost perfect score…

He looked at the marks on the paper.

His entire being started trembling as if he had fallen into an icy cold cellar.

strong! It’s all my fault! I should have listened to Eileen’s advice. Pursuing a place in Petalburg High School out of vanity was a huge mistake. I shouldn’t have borrowed money from the loan shark and caused my mother’s death. I’m the one who ruined everything.

In the detention room, an eighteen-year-old boy tightly gripped his exam paper and wept in

Sorrow.

Regardless of one’s actions, taking full responsibility for one’s mistakes and paying the price was crucial.

That was an unwritten rule.

When Eileen exited the police station, she saw a remnant of the sunset casting its glow at the end of the old alley.

Right then, snow began to fall from the sky.

Suddenly, she caught sight of a slender young man from the corner of her eye. He wore the same black uniform as her, leaning against the wall with one side of his pants rolled up, revealing his fair skin. A bag hung casually over his shoulder, and he tilted his head back to observe the falling snowflakes. One actually landed on the tip of his nose and melted right away. His handsome profile resembled a striking sculpture.

His arrogant and defiant silhouette had significantly softened compared to his usual demeanor.

He seemed to be a pleasant guy when he was quiet.

Eileen was the first to break the silence. “Why are you

here?”

Elm straightened his back and walked toward her, tilting his head. “Aren’t you treating me to a meal?”

“That’s why you’ve been waiting here all this time?”

“Mind your own business! Who do you think you are?”

That was his true nature. He could never utter a few kind words without getting irritated,

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showing her a long face.

Eileen turned around and walked away, ignoring him.

Elm strode forward and trailed behind her leisurely.

until he

knew exactly what he was

has passed, so it’s

you heartless creature!”

extremely slow pace, and he appeared to have deliberately matched

“One last time!”

Elm said nothing.

this is the last time. If you don’t come tomorrow, I

back of his neck and hummed. “Okay.”

she had

was

showcasing an ancient architectural style.

embellished with intricate carvings, leading into a private room that could accommodate around ten

a spread ranging from mild to spicy. She had inquired about Paola and the others’ preferences, and most of them

was initially with her at the door, but

a message, but he

was not

“Paola, there’s an array of dishes that I’ve never tried before. I’m definitely

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to eat a lot tonight

him and chided, “Don’t act like you’ve never seen the world before, you’re making a fool of

here too. I haven’t ried the

down on them, considering their difference in social status.

was incomplete, nobody began

lemonade for his friends. “By the way, where’s Elm? Why

gallivanting now. Let him be. If he dies, it’s none of our business.”

expressionless, showing no signs of joy or anger, leaving one to wonder about his

not want to hear

the atmosphere fell

sensed that something was

out she was in a difficult

serve really good coffee here. Do give it a

The corners of his lips curved up

if he was annoyed.

drink, considering it was just regular coffee, likely not as good as what

chose the finest quality, with prices reaching four or five figures.

in Eileen’s pocket vibrated. She took it out and saw that she had received

short message: Something came up,

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Tm going to make a phone

ahead. Jaspers tattooed hand gently rubbed the cup as

had probably guessed what happened, but he did not

walked to a quiet corner of

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