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.

on his cap once again. Then, he took a step

"Got it."

the same age. It was as

me a proper salute as an enforcer clad in a uniform. Only then did he turn his back on me. It was as though he was bidding me farewell with the utmost respect. At that moment, I could feel a

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

protecting you as long as you're

He stopped a few steps in front of me before turning around to look at

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kept walking

once I've

each other during that time frame.

that he was crying. Once again, I saw hurt flashing across the eyes of

with a lot of uncontrollable factors. Zachary and Cindy's case was a

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

to me. I didn't know him, but I

Steele wants me to ask you

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

to Brittany's room. That was when !

quite similar to Claudia-petite, skinny, and had an angelic face. But the biggest difference between her and Claudia was that Claudia could easily mask herself as an innocent and

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

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

regret having done

the cement ceiling above her head. A look of longing could

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

with him."

""Who is he?"

throw a banquet one month later. She said

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