Chapter 129


    Chapter 129


    I still remember what the doctor once told me, to keep a cool head, try to avoid getting too worked up


    or anxious to prevent any negative effects on the baby. So after hearing what Russel said, I took a


    deep breath. Russel, I’m gonna pretend I didn’t hear a single word you just said. I’m pretty sure you’re.


    running a fever. Go lie down on the couch for a bit, I’ll go get you some meds.”


    I quickly turned around and left. I found a pharmacy nearby and bought some cold and fever medicine.


    “Ms. Finch.” As I was about to leave, Louis walked out from behind the medicine shelves, holding some


    hangover pills.


    “Mr. Aldridge,” I politely responded.


    “Fancy seeing you here. Do you live nearby?” Louis asked with a polite smile.


    I nodded, “Yeah, what brings you here?”


    Louis was nothing like Neil and Russel, he was a real chatterbox, can strike up a conversation with


    anyone, whether he knew them or not.


    He exined, “Actually, Neil invested in a project over here, the one I’m working on. We’re partners


    now. There’s a party nearby tonight, so I came to get some pills for hangover in advance”


    “1 see, that’s great.” I responded with a smile, then excused myself, “I have some things to take care


    of, gotta head home”


    “Alright, see you” Louis waved goodbye.


    I left the pharmacy only to find my car blocked with cars in front and back and an illegally parked car


    next to it with no one in it. To make matters worse, the driver didn’t even leave a contact number.


    Just as I was getting frustrated, I saw Louising out of the pharmacy and heading towards a car


    across the street. He got in and rolled down the window, and that was when I saw Neil in the driver’s


    seat.


    Upon seeing me, Neil’s eyes shed with surprise, but he quickly regained hisposure. He said


    something to Louis, then started the car and drove


    off.


    I had no choice but to wait for the driver of the illegally parked car to show up. Three minutester,


    Neil’s car made a U–turn and stopped in front of me.


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    He got out of the car, dressed in a white shirt and ck trousers. His hair was slicked back, revealing a


    handsome face. Even without a carefully styled hairstyle, he still looked impable. He nced at the


    illegally parked car, then at my car, “Need a lift?”


    “No, thanks,” I replied indifferently.


    “I can give you a ride.” Neil paused, then offered again.


    I was in a hurry to get home, but I didn’t n on riding with Neil


    “Thank you, but I can take a cab.” I politely but coldly declined his offer and waited for a taxi by the


    roadside.


    “Are you sick?” Neil nced at the medicine in my hand, not upset by my refusal


    I didn’t understand why he would care about that and just shook my head, “No.”


    Neil’s gaze suddenly deepened, is someone else at home sick? Has Simmons not moved out?”


    Just then, a taxi pulled up in front of me. I didn’t answer Neil, just got in the car, gave the driver an


    address, and drove off.


    Not far ahead was an intersection. As I was waiting for the red light, I saw from the rearview mirror that


    Neil had also gotten into his car. His car quickly caught up with me and stopped next to mine at the red


    light.


    I didn’t look at him. When the green light came on, the two cars went their separate ways.


    By the time I got home, Russel had made some simple dishes and was sitting on the couch drinking


    water. Seeing mee in, he put down his ss. I’m feeling much better now”


    “Take your medicine. Read the instructions.” I handed the medicine to Russel with a hint of anger.


    He didn’t get upset at my anger. He obediently opened the medicine box, read the instructions, and


    took the medicine.


    I went to get two tes, gave one to Russel, and started eating. I told him about running into Neil and


    Louis. He didn’t react much, just told me to eat


    more.


    “Once you feel better after taking the medicine, you should find a hotel as soon as possible. I was a bit


    annoyed. I felt like running into Neil was a warning from above Getting tangled up with either one of


    them would mean having to deal with the other.


    Russel nodded, “Is it raining outside?”


    “Yeah, it’s raining “I turned my head and nced at the outside of the balcony.


    “I didn’t have time to buy a car when I got here. I guess I’ll be hailing a cab in the rain with a fever and


    my luggage.” Russel said calmly.


    I asked in confusion, “Can’t you tell Neil? He could pick you up.”


    “Tell him what?” Russel asked. “Tell him I flew halfway across the world to chase after his ex–wife?”


    I nearly choked. I always thought Russel was a bit slow emotionally. Not as direct as Neil, which was


    why he lost in love. But now, why did it feel like he was dropping bombs every time he opened his


    mouth?


    After coughing a few times, I took a sip of water and red at Russel, “Russel, can you stop talking


    nonsense? There’s no way anything can happen between us.”


    “Anything is possible in this world.” Russel stared at me, “Don’t be so quick to reject me.”


    How could I not reject him? I’m pregnant! Feeling a bit frustrated, I ran a hand through my hair and


    stood up, “Let’s clean up tomorrow. I’m going to bed.


    You can sleep in the guest room tonight, and find a hotel in the morning”


    I went to my room without noticing the smile on Russel’s face


    I had to go to work the next day, so I got up early. The bed in the quest room was neatly made by


    Russel, and the dishes on the dining table were cleaned up. He must have left.


    I let out a sigh of relief and drove to work. I still hadn’t decided whether to quit or not, so I still had to go


    to work when it was time.


    As soon as I got to work, Ondo came to see me and told me about Rannie.


    Turned out the marketing department didn’t approve Bonnie’s resignation, but when Ondo found out


    who Bonnie really was, he was pretty pissed. He personally ordered the head of the marketing


    department to approve Bonnie’s resignation.


    It was just a part–time job, so the procedure was pretty simple. I had no objections to this.


    At the end of work hours. I arrived at the parking lot, getting ready to drive back home. Just as I opened


    the car door, I suddenly felt a bit nauseous. I had to quickly rush to the restroom in the parking lot to


    vomit, and only came out after I was done vomiting.


    Stepping out. I spotted Bonnie and Malinda standing there, looking a bit off–kilter. Just as Malinda was


    about to speak, Bonnie pulled her away


    1 frowned Did she catch me blowing chunks just now?


    I was worried that Bonnie might think I was pregnant. She was a pretty sensitive soul, and women often


    had a better sixth sense about these things than