Chapter 414

Rain pelted the car windows relentlessly. Looking out, the world seemed draped in an otherworldly mist, bizarre and elusive.

I chuckled lightly, “So, when is this expert you mentioned arriving in Vista

Town?”

Bryant replied, “Day after tomorrow, I

“Alright.”

guess.”

I nodded, my hand reaching for the car door handle. “Then, I’ll be off.”

“Let me walk you out.”

“No need, my car’s just over there.”

“I insist.”

His words took me by surprise, but then I saw him reaching for an umbrella on the passenger seat and understood his intention.

With a black, long–handled umbrella, he braved the curtain of rain around the car, opening the door for me. “Let’s go.”

Water had pooled along the sides of the road, making our footsteps unusually

distinct.

walked side by side to my car. As I opened the door and got in, I noticed he

door with a thud, started the car,

rearview mirror, I saw him standing there under the umbrella,

When in love, I desire it to be unforgettable, earth–shattering. But

Bryant stood in the

time what Jane felt each time he left

splashed by, covering him in mud, but he barely noticed. All he

Bryant slowly make his way back to his own vehicle. He dialed a

“Yeah, the usual spot?”

“Mhm.”

“Got it.”

a drinking session and called

privately. He numbed the pain of Jane’s death with alcohol and cigarettes while still on his bipolar medication. But he never dared mention it directly, remembering a friend who did

accept her death. He continued to prepare extravagant gifts for their anniversary and Valentine’s Day as before. He visited

on being taken back to LunarLakeBay Villas, the house he and Jane shared. The media jested that Mr. Ferguson

assortment of drinks – foreign,

downed it

called me over to watch

pouring another drink.

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when you and Christine broke

start

and quickly changed the subject. “So, what’s up? The doctor you found

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