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 eventually asked, “Does

knew exactly what he

deadline has passed, so it’s

you heartless creature!”

extremely slow pace, and he appeared to have deliberately matched his speed

“One last time!”

Elm said nothing.

is the last time. If you don’t come tomorrow, I won’t wait for you anymore.”

rubbed the back of his neck

had the final

night was held at

exuded elegance, showcasing an ancient architectural style. The atmosphere was

leading into a private room that could accommodate around ten people.

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

initially with her at the door, but

but he

was not complete that night.

an array of dishes that I’ve

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a lot

eyes at him and chided, “Don’t act like you’ve never seen

here too. I haven’t ried the food here yet, but their presentation

Jasper would look down on them, considering their difference in social

incomplete, nobody began

Elm? Why isn’t he here? He promised he would come to keep

gallivanting now. Let him be. If he dies, it’s none

Jasper. His face remained expressionless, showing no signs of

want to hear Elm’s name being brought up.

the atmosphere fell

that something

out she was in a difficult

pour Jasper a drink, saying, “They serve

The corners of his lips

tell if

was just regular coffee, likely not as

always chose the finest

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

a short message: Something came up, and I won’t

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going to make a phone

rubbed

guessed what happened, but he did

of

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