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.

nodded before putting on his cap once again. Then,

"Got it."

the same age. 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, I

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

keep protecting you as long as

tanned because of his training. He stopped a few steps in front of me before turning

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He kept walking backward the whole

once I've graduated. I won't be

with each other during that time frame. After Neal escorted me home one last time, I could

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

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

I were to get closer to Neal, I'd end up bringing him nothing but misfortune. "I'll treat you to a meal... but now's not the time," I

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

Steele wants me to ask you if you're interested

a scapegoat. But since. both Silas and Neal wanted

the officer all the way to Brittany's room.

difference between her and Claudia was that Claudia

the other hand, Brittany had a pair of sharp-looking eyes that

face, I could tell that Brittany had not grown up in a rich family filled with love and

you regret having done

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

don't regret it. It's just a shame,

with him."

""Who is he?"

one month later. She said she'd make him fall in love