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.

eat you, so settle down,”

second and then sat

city. You’re far from it,” her voice was soft and convincing. “It’s taking you so long to sleep

or anyone else thinks. I just want her to come out of her shell and be herself. It’s not gonna happen

even if it takes

Benjamin was silent.

“How about ten years?”

voice was steady. “Don’t you know about the rabbit

up

you, though. You can go in and come out 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

Jane was sort of impressed as to how Benjamin was trying to flip

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

leaned into him and rested her head on his

quickly stood. “What was

well,” Jane touched her forehead.

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

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 her. “Hey, you are stretching your act too far.

was no response. He squatted down and touched her cheek with the back of his hand. It was burning hot. He put his finger under her nose, and her breath felt hot, too. He opened one of her eyes and observed for a little while. “This is…” he pulled her sleeves up. There were blister-like rashes on her skin. The spots were just beginning to

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