Chapter 100

I glanced at Gideon, his expression remained as composed as ever as he helped me upstairs. An older woman came out of her apartment holding a large bag of trash and paused upon seeing Gideon and me. "You're the tenants who just moved in today, right? Are you two living on the sixth floor?" I nodded. "Yes." The woman spoke sincerely, placing the trash bag by her door. "You're such a pretty young lady. Are you two a couple or siblings? You two don't look alike, so you must be a couple, right?" "We're not." The woman chuckled. "I have a nephew about your age. You should occasionally stop by my place." I nodded politely, and she closed the door. Gideon remained silent as he supported me up the stairs. However, there seemed to be a faint air of tension around him. When I reached the sixth floor, I could hear soft whimpering from inside the apartment the moment I pulled out my keys. I quickly opened the door, and Beanie bolted out, circling my legs with excitement and affection. Not