Chapter 129

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Chloe, feigning unconsciousness, collispred Luke reached out to help but besicmed Too convenient? He realized it was an act

Ethan rushed over. “Chloe What did you do to her?

“She fainted.”

You just stood there? You disappoint me Ethan carried Chloe back to the room. Luke, dejected after being scolded, texted Alice Little sister, if you need anything in Peking, contact Brother Two.”

Alice’s phone buzzed, she ignored it. She wouldn’t believe anything they said. Only she and Jack were at the table. Alice recalled Jack covering her ears, her heart had pounded She wouldn’t ding to familial bonds anymore. She had someone

Jack noticed her distraction. What are you thinking?

Alice lowered her eyes. “Nothing How long will you stay in Peking?

Tm not sure.”

“Are you here to see your girlfriend? She regretted asking

Jack’s hand paused. “Why are you asking?”

“Nothing” She focused on her rice.

Jack blurted out, I don’t have a girlfriend.”

No? Gator said you did. Her heart leaped.

to protect her.

lying. Did you believe him?” He’d planned to pretend, but her persistent questioning made it impossible. He didn’t want to invent a girlfriend and see

upset.

had

not together? You don’t have

Her heart

his eyes.

“Oh…

words; how would

distractedly, experiencing the

uneasy, she excused herself to the restroom. Looking in the mirror, her eyes were red. She

to gauge the right approach.

returned, avoiding eye contact. Jack asked, “Not

him.“Jack, what if you never get that

still liked that girl. She felt envious. After dinner, Alice checked the time. Let’s buy

afternoon.”

His voice was low, teasing.

face flushed. If I date, I need shoes for my

“Don’t bring

a man, aren’t you?” She looked at him, smiling. She wanted to

in his life.

a sister. That’s why I

of sadness hit her. “I don’t need another brother.”

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“Hello?“…urgent matter…come down…” He hung up.“Let’s order home goods;

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