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.

gifts in the backseat. Then, without

in Halsey's chest. She realized that, beneath his icy exterior, there was a heart that

front of

and sent her off in

kind of protection

not find

never seemed concerned for her safety, perhaps because he thought she was too ugly to

climbed into the cab

and

watching him as he disappeared around a corner. His cold silhouette vanished into the shadowy alley, out of

family home, Isabel had prepared a fresh batch of braised ribs for her.

have more?" she

indigestion if you eat too much of that. I've

braised

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then, her phone rang-it was Cyril. Cyril had been away on business for a few days, out of

pressed the button to answer the call. "Hey,

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