Nora walked over to Rene. She was about to talk to her but, as though she was badly frightened, Rene suddenly turned away and ran into the smallest house at the side.

Nora: “…”

Through the window, she saw Rene pick up her cell phone, her hands shaking as she did. She seemingly made a phone call. The person she called said something, which frightened Rene so badly that her eyes reddened and she started to cry.

Nora frowned.

Rene seemed to have sensed Nora looking at her. She was so scared that she suddenly drew the curtains and curled up in the corner. As for what she was doing, Nora couldn’t see.

“Mommy, isn’t Auntie Rene a little too timid?”

Nora nodded. After a moment’s thought, she told Cherry to go back into the house. She then walked up to Rene’s door, raised her hand, and knocked on the door.

Rene’s timid voice rang out. “W-who is it?”

Nora replied, “I’m your neighbor, I live next door. Thank you for speaking up for Cherry…”

“Y-you’re welcome.”

Rene sounded like she was about to cry. “Please, I beg you, don’t come to me anymore. I… I don’t want him to lose his job…”

Nora hurriedly comforted her. “He won’t lose his job, don’t worry. Can you open the door? I have something to tell you.”

“I-I have nothing to say to you. P-please don’t disturb me, okay?”.

Rene stammered a little when she spoke and she didn’t sound confident of herself.

on the door again, but the door to Mrs. Long’s house on the opposite side opened at this point. Mrs. Long sneered, “She won’t dare to open the door for you. Considering how much of a coward she is, if she dares to open the door for you, then wouldn’t she offend me? If

Mrs. Long started

you’re not that capable. If you do something, you must be brave enough to own up to it. Heh, your boyfriend must be really unlucky to fall for you. He’s a graduate from a prestigious university-and Staav University at that—so why did he fall in love with someone like you? When my son came home a few days ago, he even mentioned your boyfriend and said that he was planning

Se

sound insulation was not very good. Therefore, she heard everything that Mrs. Long said. At once, she

into a frown and she sneered, “It’s not certain who

Long curled her lips disdainfully. “Tsk, tsk. Are you still talking big even at this point? Heh, maybe you’re just not aware of the situation here—my son is her boyfriend’s

wanted to say something, but Rene’s door suddenly opened. Rene, who was thin and skinny just like a sheet of paper, appeared. She looked at Mrs. Long timidly and then, with choked sobs, she said, “I was

she spoke, she really got down on her knees with a

however, was

this moment, a male voice

are you

The man looked about 23 or 24 years old and was obviously a fresh college graduate. There was a sense of boyishness from

was wearing a suit and looked like someone from upper-class society, yet his actions and behavior carried a sense

over and held

I’ve caused you trouble. You have

Since I’ve taken you out of that house, I will definitely protect you! Even if I can’t

I get on my knees and beg Mrs. Long, she

I’ll handle this. Go back

okay?”

pressed it against her lips. “Alright, just go in first! I’ll

she finally lowered her head, her long hair covering

retreated into

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