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.

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 her boyfriend loses his job, she will

saying this, Mrs. Long started ranting

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

Se

rental house was the most rundown one of the lot, so sound insulation was not very good. Therefore, she heard everything that Mrs. Long said. At once, she huddled up in fear and

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

looked at Mrs. Long timidly and then, with choked sobs, she said, “I was wrong! P-please don’t fire my boyfriend!

really got down on her knees with

Long, however, was

a male voice

what are you

23 or 24 years old and was obviously a fresh college graduate. There was a sense of boyishness from having just entered

and behavior carried a sense of boyishness. He looked very bright and cheerful and was very

rushed over and held Rene

said, “Liam, I’m sorry, I’ve caused you trouble. You have a promising future ahead of you, I mustn’t hold you back.

Martin pulled Rene up even more forcefully. He said loudly and firmly, “Rene, don’t be afraid! I told you that I would protect you! Since I’ve taken you

If I get on my knees and beg Mrs. Long, she will forgive you. I can’t mess with

“Rene! That’s enough! Alright, I’ll handle this. Go back into

okay?”

but Liam reached out a finger and pressed it against her lips. “Alright, just go in first! I’ll

head, her long hair covering her

retreated

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