Chapter 327

My car was parked nearby, so there was no need to hitch a ride. The moment I saw Neil’s car pull up, I headed straight for mine.

Neil got out of his car and didn’t even glance my way; his eyes were glued to Bonnie.

His smitten look made my mood sour even more.

Ignoring them, I hopped into my car and zoomed off as fast as I could.

But in my rear-view mirror, I still saw Bonnie, who looked extremely happy, and it irked the hell out of me.

Could it be that I hadn’t completely forgotten about Neil? Even though I knew he was just putting on a show.

Thinking of this possibility, a phrase popped into my head, “human weakness.”

Back at Sapphire River Community, I checked my phone, no messages or calls. Neil must have seen me but didn’t reach out or explain.

Did he need to explain? It was clearly part of our plan.

But he used to explain to me. I sat alone in the living room for a long time with these mixed feelings.

Until my mom came down.

“Rena, why are you still up? Just got back?” My mom asked with concern as she sat down next to me.

“Yeah, I had a function tonight. Just got back. Mom, why are you still up?” I countered.

It was already late. My mom needed to rest. She usually went to bed early.

My mom sighed as she said, “Rena, don’t lie to me. Is something wrong with your dad?”

me aback. Did Hannah fail

“Mom, what are you talking about? Dad’s on a trip abroad now. I didn’t even tell him you woke up. I’m afraid he’d cut his trip short. He’s been busy

to me. I’ve been married to your dad for so many years. I know him like the back of my hand.

she would find out sooner or later, but I didn’t expect it

mom the truth about my

been mentally prepared these past few days and sensed something was off. So when I spilled the beans, she didn’t react much other

widened as she said, “Your dad has always been honest and fair. I can’t

been framed.” I made

If there’s any news about your dad, you must tell me

felt guilty, and my eyes moistened as I said, “Okay, I will.”

be feeling down. She didn’t talk to me

checked my phone again.

Neil and Bonnie doing at this moment? If he was sacrificing himself for my sake, how should I

absurd thought made

truly cared for Bonnie. Otherwise, it

love Bonnie deeply. Now that they had a chance to

crazy, just like my

sanity, I hurried upstairs to take a shower.

I came out of the bathroom, I glanced out the window. My room faced the neighbor’s, so I could see the lights on in

taken aback. Was Neil

he come to see me? Not even a

silently pulled the curtains shut and

my phone

I saw Neil’s name on the incoming call, my heart skipped a beat.

called a second time, then a third, and a fourth. I finally picked up on

sound

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