The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 228

Chapter 228

As expected, Soren’s name appeared on my car radio’s screen.

I felt a rush

of adrenaling shoot straight to my brain when answered the call.

“Hello? What can I do for you?” I wasn’t sure why, but my spice sounded a bit cutesy… and a little fake.

Soren, as calm as ever, replied, “Are you awake? Why havent you replied to my messages?”

“I’m driving. It’s peak hour, so I haven’t had the chance to look at my phone.”

“Oh, I see ”

I couldn’t help but laugh when I realized how well he was playing along with my excuse.

Then, memories from the night before rushed in–how he had hugged me in the back of his car, seerning so fragile, as if he needed someone to care for him.

When he fell silent, I asked, “Why are you calling me so early in the morning?

“Nothing, I just wanted to tell you that I slept really well last night, and I’m perfectly fine this morning. I thought I’d let you know so you don’t worry about me,” he answered.

I was shocked!

so he didn’t have to tell

tinged with irritation, something I couldn’t control. “W–Why would I be worried about you? H–Have you no shame?”

“Is that so?”

wasn’t worried about you. I’ve been really busy since I woke up, and

silent, and my smile faltered.

that last

“Um… I’m glad you’re okay, but you really need to take care of your health and not

my mouth–it felt like a half–hearted attempt to fix things.

cat? Are you pretending to have

be at

between us, I’ve already taken 99. Is it really that

the point

words hit me hard, and my mind instantly collapsed under the

but the sound of someone

moment.

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“Um… I’m driving right now, but I’ll talk to

about my safety, softened his tone

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