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.

into a chatty neighbor just back from a grocery

person in the car

a backward glance to check if Jeffrey had stirred, she waved half–heartedly and

called behind

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

any closer, she

this quaint part of town. People

“You needed something?”

from prying eyes. The last thing she wanted was this

parents‘ ears.

Jeffrey’s shirt crinkled under her pull, which seemed to amuse him.

What’s

take your responsibility for me,” he said, arms crossed, giving her a pointed

me up for a

would

to be baffled. “Back at the hotel entrance, when you asked if I was. up for it, I took it as a sign that you wanted me to be your boyfriend. That’s why

never said any such thing!”

had merely asked a simple

I’m old–school. I only sleep with someone if they’re my girlfriend. You slept with me, so

rolled her eyes so hard she thought

have given him a plece of her

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