CHAPTER 166

Benjamin came to Jane’s apartment, but she wasn’t waiting outside. “I knew it.” He wanted to leave, but then gave a call, not wanting to look bad.

Jane answered it pretty quickly. “Hey, where are you?”

“In front of your apartment. Come to the window, and you’ll see me.”

“That’s great. I’m on my way, but keep talking… I like how your voice sounds on the phone.”

“Huh, don’t be too shrewd, Jane,” Benjamin raised his voice, emphasizing his feelings. “The only reason I’m here is because you are Rebecca’s best friend.”

“How cold of you to say that,” she pouted. “Did you already forget how much I helped you get closer to Rebecca’s heart?”

“Hmph, didn’t you also try to kiss Rebecca’s husband’s lips?”

Jane went silent. She then hung the call because she was already standing at the entrance of the apartment. She could see Benjamin, and he could also see her.

She went and sat on the public bench. He came over at his own pace. She patted the bench twice, telling him to sit down.

He shook his head.

settle down,” she showered a friendly yet

a second and then

maybe the sweetest, but you’re not the sharpest guy in the city. You’re far from it,” her voice was soft and convincing. “It’s taking you so long to sleep with your own wife. I won’t be surprised if outsiders think you’re impotent or

have tricked her or forced her,” replied Benjamin. “But what I want is for her to hold my hand in public and not be afraid of how her family members or anyone else thinks. I just want her to come out of her shell and be herself. It’s not gonna happen overnight, but I’m

willing to wait even if it

Benjamin was silent.

“How about ten years?”

me, Jane,” Benjamin’s voice was steady. “Don’t you know about the rabbit and tortoise

up chuckling

of the Sterling villa whenever you want. So, why don’t you talk to her about coming out of that villa and living with her husband?” he thought they would move out after selling the villa, and maybe his wife would choose to be with him, but to his shock, the entire Sterling family was still staying in the villa after it was sold. “Isn’t she already at that age where

talking, and Jane was sort of impressed

him, yet he was trying to convince her about bringing his wife closer to him. Her envious eyes glittered with the glow of stars. Her heart began racing; it shook like a cocoon, as her feelings sought freedom like a newborn butterfly. Her body craved to roll with him. Her imaginations yearned to fly with him. She didn’t know what was happening to her.

rested her

stood. “What was

touched her forehead. Can you take me to my

you go there by yourself? I wanted to know what exactly happened between you and Rebecca, but if you don’t want to say it, I will just ask Rebecca then. She’s tight-lipped, but I will soften her

causing him to stop and look back. Jane had fallen sideways to the ground. He bared his teeth in annoyance. “Geez, going to such lengths… are you crazy?” he asked aloud, but she didn’t respond. Frowning slightly, he approached

breath felt hot, too. He opened one of her eyes and observed for a little while.

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