Corinne was pleasantly surprised when she entered the living room. Even though the building looked shabby and old from the outside, the inside of Jason’s unit was clean and tastefully decorated. It did not look like anyone was living there at all.

“Have a seat while I get you something to drink,” said Jason before going to the kitchen.

Corinne sat on the sofa and surveyed her new surroundings quietly when a glass of milk suddenly appeared in front of her.

“I hope you don’t mind giving you milk instead of a soft drink since you’re pregnant,” said Jason with a wide grin.

“Thank you,” said Corinne with a polite smile after accepting the glass of milk.

Jason sipped his can of Cola and sat on the armchair next to the sofa.

Corinne gazed at the glass of milk intently while swirling it slowly.

Jason did not know whether to laugh or cry when he saw her doing that. “Are you afraid that I’ve spiked the milk with something?”

checking to see if the milk has gone bad since you said

yesterday to get it for you. All the things in the fridge are freshly bought, so you can eat

milk after making sure there

Corinne playfully. “Are you really going to leave Jeremy this

milk instantly turned sour inside Corinne’s mouth the moment she heard Jeremy’s name. “Of course. Do you think I’m

“If you don’t mind,

but she owed him for helping her so she gave him the

because of that?” asked Jason with a raised

“Isn’t that serious enough? What’s the point of staying together if

“This isn’t a fairytale world we’re living in. We adults need to compromise a little when

she still could not accept it. “Fine. Let’s just chalk it down as me being

nice guys in the world. You’re even talking to one right now!” said Jason with a smile while

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