My Dad Please Come 299

Chapter 299

Chapter 299

Halsey had, of course, heard the drunk man's muttered insult. Her eyes moved to Dwight, who stood nearby.

The cold light from the streetlamps cast a sharp contrast against Dwight's face, making him look almost otherworldly. Up close, Halsey could see a touch of youth in his features-he was mature for his age, yet he seemed about the same age as her, only a freshman. He was so young, yet his demeanor was anything but.

His expression was impassive, silent as ever.

"Why-"

Before Halsey could say more, Dwight released her, his hand slipping from her shoulder. "You forgot your things, "he said, his voice as cold as his gaze.

He had gathered her gifts.

"No, it's for your mother," Halsey quickly corrected. "They'll help with her health. I'm really grateful for what you did for me."

Dwight didn't respond. Without a word, he took the gifts and walked briskly ahead. Halsey followed quickly, catching up to him.

taxi and placed her gifts in the backseat. Then, without looking at her, he said, “Go home. Don't come back here again. And thank you for

sudden warmth bloomed in Halsey's chest. She realized that, beneath his

girlfriend in front of the drunk

guided her out of the alley and sent her off in the cab, he was still

was a quiet, unspoken kind of protection from a

not find

safety, perhaps because he thought she was too ugly to get

the cab obediently.

turned and walked

around a

Isabel had prepared a fresh batch of braised ribs for her. Halsey licked the

you have

you've had plenty. You might get indigestion if you eat too much of that. I've made chicken soup; you can have some

seeing Dwight's braised ribs, she had been starving.

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Cyril had been away

button to answer the call.

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