Chapter 108

I quickly walked up to him and called out, "Dr. Winbloke." The man instinctively turned around. For a brief moment, his expression was one of confusion, but it quickly cleared. His eyes fell on the small scar on my neck that had already scabbed over. He called my name, "Cassie." Thankfully, he still remembered me. I stopped walking and said, "I haven't properly thanked you for last time. Can I transfer the money for the shoes and maybe treat you to a meal?" Arthur shook his head. "There's no need for that. It was nothing, really. And no need for a meal either. I just got off a night shift and need to get some rest." He pointed at my neck. "What happened here?" I covered my neck. "It's a long story." He averted his gaze, no longer focusing on me. His pace slowed slightly, and he walked alongside me. In a calm voice, almost like he was discussing a patient's condition, he asked, "Do you have a boyfriend?" The sudden question left me a bit bewildered. "Huh?" He looked at me quie