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.

dimmed. He nodded before putting on his cap once

"Got it."

around the same age. It was as though

though he was bidding me farewell with the utmost respect. At that moment, I could feel a rift growing and expanding between

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

protecting you as long as you're

few steps in front

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face. He kept walking

get married once I've graduated. I won't

him. But at the same time, our 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

well. I guessed that he was crying. Once again, I saw hurt flashing across the eyes of the young man who had once secretly cried his heart out

uncontrollable factors. Zachary and Cindy's case was a good example. No matter

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

Investigation Division ran over to me. I

me to ask you if you're interested in

see her? She was nothing but a scapegoat. But since. both Silas and Neal wanted

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

biggest difference between her and Claudia was that Claudia could easily mask herself as

of sharp-looking

not grown up in

having done it?"

tilted her head at a 45-degree angle to look at the cement ceiling above her head. A look of longing could be seen on

a shame, you

with him."

""Who is he?"

one month later. She said she'd make

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