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

"Got it."

be around the same age. It was as though he was only a year or two older

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

having confessed to me. But it was so long ago, not to mention the way he had

protecting you as long

a few steps in front

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his face. He kept walking backward

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

me. I enjoyed sharing the things that made me happy with 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

was trembling as well. I guessed that he was crying. Once again, I saw hurt flashing across the

lot of uncontrollable factors. Zachary and Cindy's case was a good example. No matter what, love could never conquer all obstacles in life. This was the

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

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

to ask

and Neal wanted me to see Brittany, I might as well do it. So, I

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

between her and Claudia was that Claudia could easily

had a pair of sharp-looking eyes that made her look bitter

her face, I could tell that Brittany had not grown up in a

having done it?" I

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

shame, you know? I'm so

with him."

""Who is he?"

month later. She said

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