Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0126 "Ariana."

I was about to leave when a male voice called out to me. Even if I didn't turn around to look at him, I could tell who he was based on

the voice.

I gazed at the exit, which was right in front of me. Then, I let out a deep breath before plastering a smile on my face and turning. around to face the man. "Neal."

I didn't expect to meet Neal at the detention center. After all, he had gone through so much trouble for my sake. I owed him a lot.

Lasked Neal the same question that Zachary had asked me earlier. Are you doing well?"

Neal pursed his bottom lip in response. Though he seemed strong and unbreakable in his uniform, his red-rimmed eyes had completely. given him away.

He was standing on the other end of the corridor. Slowly, he began approaching me.

"Thank you."

"I'm sorry."

Once Heal stood before me, our voices rang out at the same time. He scoffed before breaking out into a smile, revealing his pearly. whites. He took off his cap before asking, "Are you free right now? Let's grab a bite together." I was a little hesitant about the offer, but Neal then added, "I

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remember you owing me a meal "

I didn't say anything in response. Yet, Neal continued, "If you think it's inconvenient for us to be alone, then I'll invite my squadmates as well"

I hated owing other people favors the most, especially...en said favors consisted of promises I had made. But it seemed that I'd have to break that promise today.

dimmed. He nodded before putting on his

"Got it."

as though he was only a year or two older than

front of Neal, completely decked out in luxury brands. Meanwhile, he gave me a proper salute as an enforcer clad in a uniform. Only then did he turn his back on me. It was as though he was bidding me farewell with the utmost respect. At that moment, I could feel a rift growing and expanding between Neal and me. I just stood where I was and watched him walk away

was a university student, I remembered Neal having confessed to me. But it was so long ago,

protecting you as long

because of his training. He stopped a few

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face. He kept walking backward the whole time

once I've

es never intersected with each other during that time frame. After Neal escorted me home one last time, I could see his thin. frame crouching against the tree outside my residence through the window. He happened to be punching the ground

crying. Once again, I saw hurt flashing across the eyes of the young man who had once

a good example. No matter what, love could never conquer all obstacles in life. This was the absolute

get closer to Neal, I'd end up bringing him nothing but misfortune. "I'll treat you to a meal... but

member from the Criminal Investigation Division ran over to me.

ask you

scapegoat. But since. both Silas and Neal wanted

the way to Brittany's room. That was when ! saw her for the

had an angelic face. But the biggest difference between her and

of sharp-looking eyes that made her look bitter

Brittany had not grown up in a rich family filled with love and

regret having done it?" I

head. She tilted her head at a 45-degree angle to look at the cement ceiling above

don't regret it. It's just a shame, you know? I'm so close

with him."

""Who is he?"

throw a banquet one month later. She said she'd make him fall in love with