Redmption 184


    This was the second time he had caught me in an awkward moment!


    The first time was when I saw Brandon half–naked and wrapped only in a towel; this time, he


    overheard me thirsting over him.


    I couldn’t help but suspect that he did this on purpose, because why did he only open the door now


    when I had knocked for so long?


    At that critical moment, the only way to get out of this awkwardness was to act drunk. That way, I


    could then conveniently say I had no recollection of it and save myself from embarrassment.


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    “Look, Liz. He’s right here!” I acted like the previous conversation didn’t happen and casually


    pointed at


    Brandon.


    Lisa smiled awkwardly and looked at him. “She’s drunk


    “I’m not drunk!” I coboratively yed my part. In history, no drunks would ever admit they were


    drunk.


    However, Lisa pinched me in the waist. “Oh, right. You’ve only had one ss of wine. How drunk


    can you


    be?”


    At a loss for words, I witnessed my trustworthy best friend betraying me in real time. Of course, who


    else but my best friend would know the best moment to set me up?


    I struggled to look Brandon in the eyes, yet he stared at me. “What did you need me for?”


    I


    “N–Nothing,” I stuttered as I turned around to lead Lisa into my house.


    “I’m looking for you, though.” His voice rang out behind me.


    At that point, I wanted nothing more than to disappear mmediately. “I’m dizzy. Let’s talk tomorrow.”


    Without giving him a chance to respond, I swiftly headed into my house.


    “Haha, look at you.” Lisaughed at me as soon as the door closed.


    I red at her. My face was teise and flushed. Nheless, she continuedughing without feeling


    sorry. “You can’t even own up to your actions. Now that you’re exposed, you should have no


    problem getting him in bed. By then, who cares about some Tom, Dick, or Harry?”


    Faced with Lisa’s teasing, I frustratedly pushed her to the door. “Go on. Leave. This marks thest


    day of our friendship…”


    “We’ll have champagne the day you finally sleep with him, alright?” She genuinely wished Brandon


    and I would be together.


    After Lisa left, my face remained flushed from embarrassment. On top of that, I kept hearing


    movement from the opposite unit and was afraid Brandon woulde knocking on my door.


    The truth was, I wanted to see him today; I wanted to ask about the punks and his investigation of


    his father’s case. But here I was… too embarrassed to ask.


    Eventually, Iy on the couch and managed to fall asleep despite my unsettling emotions.


    That night, I slept on the couch and woke up around 5:00 am. I heard the door from opposite me


    closing, and I deduced Brandon either went for a jog or left.


    When I ran to my window, I saw him outside wearing a backpack and riding away on his bicycle.


    Did he cycle back and forth every day over such a long distance? That was the first time I’d noticed


    this.


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    Still, I breathed a sigh of relief that he had left. At least I wouldn’t have to worry about bumping into


    him and bringing upst night’s incident.


    At noon, I had just finished my work at the office and was ready to investigate our boss‘ identity


    when Lisa called. Recalling how she teased mest night, gritted my teeth and answered the call.


    “Hey, Dr. Carline…”


    Before I could say more, Lisa interrupted me. “Maddie, Jewel just came here for an abortion. What


    the heck happened?”


    My face twitched, and I instantly became alert. Then, I recalled the conversation we had at the cafe.


    “Has she gone through with it?”