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Jack met Alice’s gaze. He could barely hold himself still.
Alice’s eyes were red–rimmed and filled with hatred.
Alice’s look was like a knife in his chest. Agony pierced Jack.
Jack’s breath hitched.
Jack gently wiped away her tears.“That person will pay
Jack had paid the price.
the price.”
Alice quickly composed herself.“I need to find out what happened in that car accident.”
“I’ll help you investigate.”
Jack made a silent vow. If Chloe’s father was alive, the accident was probably more complicated than he thought.
Were the Garcias truly uninvolved?
Jack needed to investigate thoroughly.
Jack glanced at Alice. The words he was about to say didn’t slip off his tongue.
Alice checked the time.“Let’s begin.”
Jack handed a box to her.“I bought this for you on my trip. Do you like it?”
Alice opened the box and saw a pair of red boxing gloves.“They are so beautiful.”
Alice had been using the gloves provided by the gym. She never bought a pair for herself.
She planned to buy her own gloves after she became skilled. Yet Jack had bought a pair for her.
“Do you like them?”
“Yes, I love them.”
Alice tried them on. They fit perfectly.
Jack watched her smile, but his eyes held unshed sorrow. He said heavily, “Try them on. See how they feel.”
Alice focused on the gift and didn’t notice Jack’s sadness.
After sparring, Alice felt extremely exhausted.
She looked at the gloves.“My gloves feel so much better.”
Jack thoughtfully brought towels and water. He wiped the sweat from her neck.
Alice suddenly cupped his face.“Jack, you have something on your face.”
“What?”
“Some kind of handsome.”
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Seeing his lack of reaction, Alice cleared her throat. “That was a cheesy pickup line. Haven’t you heard it before?”
Now it sounded more like a joke.
Jack looked at her, leaning down to kiss her.
This time, the kiss was more urgent and passionate than the last one.
Alice wrapped her arms around Jack’s neck, her eyelashes fluttering.
The light above them cast their shadows. Jack looked at her with deep affection.
He had to admit it. He was intimidated when in front of Alice.
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The sound of a cleaning lady interrupted them. Alice opened her eyes awkwardly, meeting Jack’s intense gaze.
She sensed Jack’s low mood.
Jack stopped and handed her the bottle of water.“Take some rest and get changed. Want a late–night snack?”
Alice took some sips of water and checked the time.“It’s a bit late. I’m not that hungry.”
Alice looked at Jack.“What’s wrong?”
“Nothing.”
“You’re lying. You seemed down.”
Alice was worried. Had Jack met a problem?
Jack wiped the sweat from her neck. “You’re mistaken. How could I be unhappy on a date with you?”
Jack was good at hiding his emotions.
Alice looked closely and saw nothing unusual. She let it go.
She stood up and took off the gloves.“If anyone gives you trouble because of me, tell me.”
It was rare for Jack to experience being cared for.
He took her gloves from her hands.“Okay. Let me know.”
She went to change in the locker room.
Jack looked at Alice’s red gloves and gently kissed them. His expression was complex.
He was afraid to speak the truth.
He was afraid of her hateful gaze.
He retreated.
When Alice came out of the locker room, Jack wasn’t there waiting for her.
She checked her phone and saw Jack’s message. “The company needs me now. I have to go. I’ve left
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something at the front desk.”
Had he left?
There was a bag containing a large box of sushi at the front desk.
Alice wasn’t hungry, but she could eat sushi.
She replied, “I got the food. Don’t work too hard.”
On her way back, she wondered if Jack’s work was involved in the AI project.
Back in the dorm, Alice heard Lana’s worried voice.“Mary, what’s wrong? Do you the hospital?”
need to go to
Alice saw Mary collapse and rushed to catch her. Lana was too small to support Mary’s weight.
Mary was pale and shivering.“No need to go to the hospital. I just need something to eat.”
Alice gave Lana the sushi.“Hold this. I’ll carry her to the infirmary.”
“I’ll come too.”
They rushed to the infirmary.
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Alice put Mary on a bed.“Doctor, she suddenly collapsed. She said she didn’t eat. Is it because of low blood sugar?”
The doctor examined Mary.“If she has no other illnesses, it’s likely low blood sugar and malnutrition.”
Alice was relieved when knowing Mary didn’t have other serious illnesses.
She looked at Mary.“What do you want to eat? I’ll order takeout.”
“No, thank you,” said Mary in a low voice.
Mary’s stomach rumbled.
Alice took the sushi from Lana.“Let’s share. There’s plenty.”
The run had made Alice hungry.
Lana came closer.“This sushi is famous and expensive. Alice, your boyfriend is so thoughtful.”
“Really? I didn’t notice the brand.”
Alice tried one piece. The sushi was delicious.
She gave some to Mary.“Don’t be shy. I can’t finish it all.”
Mary looked at the sushi in her hand and whispered, “Thank you.”
Lana smiled.“It’s nothing. We’re roommates.”
Mary ate quietly.
Alice and Lana exchanged glances. They didn’t press Mary about not eating.
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They stayed with Mary while she received glucose.
Lana asked Alice, “Can you get your inheritance back?”
“I’m afraid there’s gonna be a lawsuit. It’s difficult without a will.”
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“Ethan is terrible. He gave your things to Chloe and forced you to compromise. You were the one who was attacked.”
Lana felt sorry for Alice.
Alice feigned ease.“I know. I have a plan. Chloe won’t get my things.”
“Is Ethan having an affair with Chloe? Why is he so biased?”
Mary held a thoughtful expression on her face.
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