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.

throat tightened. “Gator’s lying. Did you believe him?” He’d planned to pretend, but her persistent questioning made it impossible. He didn’t

upset.

had already

not together? You don’t

Her heart

hesitated, lowering his eyes. I’m

“Oh… that’s…

how would

between them. Alice ate distractedly, experiencing the bittersweetness of

the restroom. Looking in the mirror, her eyes were red. She

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

eye contact. Jack asked, “Not

never

felt envious. After dinner, Alice checked the time. Let’s buy some home goods and men’s shoes this

afternoon.”

voice

face flushed. If I date, I need shoes for

darkened. “Don’t bring men

you?” She looked at him, smiling. She

in his life.

you as a sister. That’s why

sadness hit her. “I don’t need another

A

up.“Let’s order home goods;

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