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

Π

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.

on his cap once

"Got it."

to be around the same age. It was as though

as though he was bidding me farewell with the

I was a university student, I remembered Neal having confessed to me. But it was so long ago, not to mention the way he had

you as long

stopped a few steps

24

kept walking backward the whole

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

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

crying. Once again, I saw hurt flashing

often came with a lot of uncontrollable factors. Zachary and Cindy's case was a good example. No matter what, love could

but misfortune. "I'll treat

ran over to me. I didn't know him,

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

nothing but a scapegoat. But since. both Silas and Neal wanted me

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

But the biggest difference between her and Claudia was that Claudia could easily

Brittany had a pair of sharp-looking eyes that made her

had not

you regret having done it?" I

the cement

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

with him."

""Who is he?"

she'd throw a banquet one month later. She

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255