Chapter 1378

Lucy ignored Elaine.

When she was done cooking dinner, Elaine seized the moment and quickly ran next door and knocked on the door.

It took a long time before Hector finally opened the door. He seemed to have just come out of the shower as he smelled of very fresh soap. He had casually put on a loose lounge T-shirt and pants before coming out to answer the door. "Sorry to keep you waiting."

"It's fine. Do you live alone?" Elaine peeked into the house upon saying that.

Sure enough, it looked like he lived alone! The living room was spacious and clean. There were no women's shoes on the shoe rack.

"Uh..." Hector hesitated. "About dinner, I think—"

Elaine didn't give him a chance to refuse and quickly dragged him out. "I asked my sister to make an extra portion for dinner tonight. It will be a waste if you don't come to join US."

Thus, Hector was forcefully brought next door.

When Lucy heard the commotion outside the door, she looked up and met Hector's gaze, she almost lost her grip on her fork.

not notice Lucy’s shock. She smiled and introduced her

at Lucy. "You live

Lucy

them and realized something was amiss. Surprised, she

three years ago. what a small world! To have been colleagues three years ago and end up as neighbors three years

an awkward silence in the room. Lucy nibbled her fork and broke the silence.

Elaine looked at him.

and

again, "Does Ms. Vanderbilt

grunted. "I

didn't

the table, causing Lucy to frown

a look that said: “Is that all we're

Although she and Hector were once colleagues, that

any more of his life’s details than that? Did Elaine want her to ask about

just so happened to have targeted the same rib. The two of them paused midway and looked up at each other. Then, they both

in such an awkward situation, Elaine simply butted in and took away the pork

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