Chapter 1211

Bruce's actions made me feel confused. He made it seem as though we had never been apart or as if we had already reconciled. I couldn't let this happen. I turn my face away, trying to keep my voice calm and low as I said, "No, Mr. Harold. You should watch it with your girlfriend. I don't have that obligation." There was only silence. The light in Bruce's eyes quickly dimmed. He extinguished the cigarette a moment later and gently closed the car door. "I'll take you back." On the way back, the car was silent. Neither of us said anything. I no longer felt the agitation or excitement I had before. I leaned back in my seat and watched the moon in the sky. But inside, my heart was far from calm. It was turbulent and chaotic. When the car reached the neighborhood's entrance, I rushed to open the door and escape, almost fleeing into the community without even looking back. I was afraid that the overwhelming emotions in my chest would be uncontrollable if I looked back. It wasn't unti