Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 125

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,

"Got it."

around the same age. It was as though he was only a

farewell with the utmost respect. At that moment, I could feel a rift growing and expanding between Neal and me. I just stood

I was a university student, I remembered Neal having confessed to me. But it was so long ago, not

as long as

because of his training. He stopped a few steps in front of me before turning around to look at me, a

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walking backward

to get married once I've graduated. I won't be troubling

our es never intersected with each other during that time frame. After Neal escorted me home one last time, I

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

and farewells often came with a lot of uncontrollable factors. Zachary and Cindy's case was a good

misfortune. "I'll treat you to a meal... but now's not the time,"

the Criminal Investigation Division ran over to me. I didn't know him, but I

Steele wants me to ask you if you're interested in seeing

She was nothing but a scapegoat. But since. both Silas and Neal wanted me to see Brittany, I might as well do it. So, I nodded

room. That was

the biggest difference between her and

a pair of sharp-looking eyes that made

I could tell that Brittany had not grown

regret having done

to look at the cement ceiling above her head.

It's just a shame, you know? I'm so close to

with him."

""Who is he?"

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

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