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.

putting on his cap once again. Then, he took a

"Got it."

It was as though he

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 from me. Even after his silhouette completely disappeared from my line of sight,

me. But it was so long ago, not to mention the

you as long as you're

stopped a few steps in front of me

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kept walking

once I've graduated. I won't be troubling you

intersected with each other during that time frame. After Neal escorted me home one

again, I saw hurt flashing across the eyes of the young man who had

factors. Zachary and Cindy's case was a good example. No matter what, love could

up bringing him nothing but misfortune. "I'll treat you to a meal... but now's not the time," I murmured

from the Criminal Investigation Division ran over to me. I

me to ask

a scapegoat. But since. both Silas and Neal wanted me to see Brittany, I might as well do it.

room. That was when !

and had an angelic face. But the biggest difference between her and Claudia was that Claudia could easily mask herself as an

of sharp-looking eyes that made her look

could tell that Brittany had not grown up

regret having done it?"

at a 45-degree angle to look at the cement ceiling above

a shame,

with him."

""Who is he?"

later. She said

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