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.

pretend, but her persistent questioning made it impossible. He didn’t want to invent a girlfriend and see

upset.

had already tilted.

not together? You don’t have

Her heart pounded.

hesitated, lowering his eyes. I’m

face stiffened. “Oh… that’s…

words; how

them. Alice ate distractedly, experiencing the bittersweetness of unrequited love.

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

Jack regretted his words; it was difficult to gauge the right approach. He’d seen through her feelings

eye contact. Jack asked, “Not eating?”

at him.“Jack, what if you never get that girl?” I don’t know. Let’s worry

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

afternoon.”

men’s shoes?” His voice was low, teasing.

I date, I need shoes for

darkened. “Don’t bring

you?” She looked at him, smiling. She wanted to know

in his life.

as a sister. That’s why I can come, but other men are

“I don’t

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hung up.“Let’s order home goods; no need to

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