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.

dimmed. He nodded before putting on his cap once again. Then, he took a

"Got it."

age. It was as though he was

It was as though he was bidding me farewell with the utmost respect. At that moment, I could feel

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

keep protecting you as long

a few steps in front of me

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kept walking backward the whole time

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

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 see his thin. frame crouching against the tree outside my residence through the window. He happened to

that he was crying. Once again, I saw hurt flashing across the eyes of the young man who had once secretly

encounters and farewells often came with a lot of uncontrollable factors. Zachary and Cindy's case was a good example. No matter

were to get closer to Neal, I'd end up bringing him nothing but misfortune. "I'll treat you to

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

Steele wants me to ask you

want to see her? She was nothing but a scapegoat. But since. both Silas and Neal wanted me to see Brittany, I might

way to Brittany's room. That was when ! saw

had an angelic face. But the biggest difference between her and Claudia was that Claudia could easily mask herself as

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

on her face, I could tell that Brittany had not grown

having done it?" I

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

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

with him."

""Who is he?"

banquet one month later. She said she'd make him