Chapter 184

Douglas' question took me by surprise. After a moment of silence, he said, "Sorry, I was too abrupt." I stared at his face, which seemed to be devoid of hope. I knew that he wouldn't have requested help like this if the situation wasn't dire. He had always been reasonable and sensible, after all. Recalling how helpless he had sounded when he had been on the phone just now, I made up my mind to help him. "How can I help you?" I asked. He froze for a bit before his eyes widened in surprise as he asked, "Does this mean you're willing to help me?" When he spoke, his voice was crisp like autumn, which complemented his dazzling eyes. All of a sudden, the stern air he exuded seemed to vanish, and he seemed naive and amiable. "Yeah. Just give me the time and location," I said. It wasn't much compared to what he had done for me. "Don't forget the lines you want me to memorize." He burst out laughing the moment I finished talking. Puzzled, I stared at him, waiting for him to ex