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.

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

upset.

heart had already tilted.

not together? You

heart

eyes. I’m

face stiffened. “Oh…

regretted his words; how

fell between them. Alice ate distractedly, experiencing the

mirror,

difficult to gauge the right approach. He’d seen

returned, avoiding eye contact. Jack

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

guessed he still liked that girl. She felt envious. After dinner,

afternoon.”

voice

face flushed. If I date, I need

“Don’t

you?” She looked at him, smiling. She

in his life.

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

of sadness hit her. “I

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

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