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Chapter 550
The neighborhood wasn’t exactly run–down. It once fetched a pretty penny back in the day, even though the
buildings had seen better years.
But a million–dollar sports car parked in these parts? That was a head–scratcher. The residents here weren’t exactly
the high–roller types.
Curiosity got the better of Karen as she stole a few more glances in that direction, only to catch a glimpse of
someone familiar perched inside the car.
As she edged closer, her eyes widened in recognition–it was Jeffrey.
What on earth was he doing here?
Startled, Karen stumbled backward, nearly taking a tumble on the pavement.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLuckily, the car’s occupant seemed to be fast asleep. His eyes shut tight, hands clutching his coat, his body curled
up as if to ward
off the chill.
When did he even get here, and why was he snoozing in his car?
That man was like a bad penny that always came back into her pocket.
Karen rolled her eyes and made to skedaddle, but fate had other plans.
She bumped into a chatty neighbor just back from a grocery run, who waved enthusiastically. “Karen! Look who’s
back!”
Oh, great. Just what she needed–the person in the car to hear.
Without daring a backward glance to check if Jeffrey had stirred, she waved half–heartedly and quickened her pace.
“Karen!” Jeffrey called behind her.
Karen gasped. Her back turned taut as she slowly twisted around, wearing a look of pure doom, “Mr. Turner, please
tell me you’re not here for me.”
“Or what?” Jeffrey quipped. His eyes were still bleary from sleep, and if Karen was any closer, she might’ve spotted
the crust in the corners. But even sleep–disheveled, he managed to look effortlessly cool.
His presence drew stares and double–takes in this quaint part of town. People thought a celebrity had just graced
the sidewalks.
“You needed something?”
Karen found herself dragging him aside, away from prying eyes. The last thing she wanted was this spectacle
reaching her
parents‘ ears.
“Of course I need something.” Jeffrey’s shirt crinkled under her pull, which seemed to amuse him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“So, spill it. What’s this all about?”
“I’m here to let you take your responsibility for me,” he said, arms crossed, giving her a pointed look. “As adults, we
should face the consequences of our actions, don’t you think?”
Karen gaped, “Consequences? You’re not seriously hitting me up for a refund on a plane ticket, are you?”
Because that would be absurd.
“How did you leap to plane tickets?” Now it was Jeffrey’s turn to be baffled. “Back at the hotel entrance, when you
asked if I was. up for it, I took it as a sign that you wanted me to be your boyfriend. That’s why I said yes.”
“Bull! I never said any such thing!”
She had merely asked a simple question!
“Maybe you didn’t, but I’m old–school. I only sleep with someone if they’re my girlfriend. You slept with me, so now
you have to be my girlfriend,”
Karen rolled her eyes so hard she thought they might stick.
If they weren’t in public, she’d have given him a plece of her mind for his shamelessness.
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