Chapter 550

The neighborhood wasn’t exactly run–down. It once fetched a pretty penny back in the day, even though the buildings had seen better years.

But a million–dollar sports car parked in these parts? That was a head–scratcher. The residents here weren’t exactly the high–roller types.

Curiosity got the better of Karen as she stole a few more glances in that direction, only to catch a glimpse of someone familiar perched inside the car.

As she edged closer, her eyes widened in recognition–it was Jeffrey.

What on earth was he doing here?

Startled, Karen stumbled backward, nearly taking a tumble on the pavement.

Luckily, the car’s occupant seemed to be fast asleep. His eyes shut tight, hands clutching his coat, his body curled up as if to ward

off the chill.

When did he even get here, and why was he snoozing in his car?

That man was like a bad penny that always came back into her pocket.

Karen rolled her eyes and made to skedaddle, but fate had other plans.

neighbor just back from a grocery run,

needed–the person in the

if Jeffrey had stirred, she

Jeffrey called behind

gasped. Her back turned taut as she slowly twisted around, wearing a look of pure doom, “Mr. Turner, please tell me you’re not here

was any closer, she might’ve spotted

stares and double–takes in this quaint part of town. People

“You needed something?”

aside, away from prying eyes. The last

parents‘ ears.

I need something.” Jeffrey’s shirt crinkled under her pull, which

it. What’s this all about?”

responsibility for me,” he said, arms crossed, giving her a pointed look. “As

not seriously hitting me up for a refund on

that would be absurd.

tickets?” Now it was Jeffrey’s turn to be baffled. “Back at the hotel entrance, when you asked if I was. up for it,

never said any

merely asked a

old–school. I only sleep with someone if they’re my girlfriend. You slept with me, so now you have to be my girlfriend,”

eyes so hard she thought

given him a plece of her mind

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