Chapter 45 Jack shot a cold glance over: What are you doing here?â
âI just came to keep you company.â
âYou can leave.â
Jack walked into the room with his hands in his pockets, but Andrew followed him:âSo heartless? Iâm not going anywhere.â
Jack walked inside, carrying the bag, but Andrew followed him into the elevator. He peeked into the bag.âBrown sugar water? Is the little lady on her period?â
Jack replied simply, âYes.â
âIf I hadnât seen it with my own eyes, I wouldnât have believed it. Jack actually bought feminine products and brown sugar waterâ
how considerate!â
Jack had never been this gentle or considerate with girls. It was always been girls orbiting around Jack.
Take it easy later, donât scare her.â
After giving his instructions, Jack returned to the apartment and knocked on the bathroom. door:âI brought the stuff back.â
over, her face flushed.
voice, finally dragged herself Alice, hearing his She opened the door a crack and extended her delicate hand. Jack directly handed over the bag, and her hand felt the weightâdid he really buy this much? Closing the door, Alice saw various brands of pads. She couldnât help but smile. He probably didnât know which one girls use, so he bought them all.
After changing she came OUL find to a young On man sitting the sofa.
Alice felt awkward.
Andrew waved. âHi, kiddo, Iâm Jackâs best friend.â
âOh, itâs you.â Alice remembered that Jackâs friend had offered her his apartment. Even the restaurant incident where Jack kicked out her brother and Chloe, it had been because of him.
âDid Jack mention me? Did he say anything bad?â
âNope, Iâm just crashing in your room and wanted to thank you in person.â Andrew. grinned. âDonât worry. Iâve got plenty of apartments. Iâm not here often.â Jack emerged from the kitchen, carrying a cup of brown sugar water, handing it to Alice.
Alice was surprised. Jack was actually very thoughtful.
She held the warm cup. âThank you.â
Jack said calmly, âFinish it and get some rest.â
Alice nodded, slowly sipping the drink, feeling much better. It had been years since someone had shown her such care. She stole a glance at Jack. But he was probably just feeling sorry for her, right? After all, she had shamelessly lingered in the infirmary to do her homework.
Remembering Jack with a beautiful woman at the restaurant, she reminded herself he probably < Chapter 45 dated a lot. He was older than her, handsome, and surely plenty of girls chased after him.
Alice quickly averted her gaze, went to the study to pack her bag, and then returned to her apartment. Once in her room, she received a call from Noah.âAlice, Luke put so much effort into that apology. What are you not satisfied with?â
Î Î to join his team.â âHe was sincere, Alice. What did he do wrong? Tell me, and Iâll make him change.â Noah hoped Alice would reconcile with Luke.
Aliceâs voice was cold. âHis apology was fake; he just wants Iâll say and Iâm team, not joining the not forgiving him.â it again. Iâm After saying that, Alice hung up. She had seen through Lukeâs tricks and wouldnât fall for it. After Alice left, Andrew teased, âJack, werenât your âYou talk too much.â
a little too nice to her?â
âIâm just saying to remind you, have you underestimated your charm? What girl can resist? Plus, with you being so nice to her, what if she ends up liking you?â Andrew had noticed the way Alice looking at Jack. It was easy to read the little girlâs emotions.
Jack sat on the sofa.âShe likes someone else.â
âWho?â
âShe didnât say.â
Andrew chuckled.âIf she didnât say, then thereâs a problem. It might be you.â Jackâs lips tightened. Donât talk nonsense.â
up Iâm just warning you, donât end up tangled with her while youâre still tied in your own issues. There are many ways to help her, but being this niceâmaybe itâs a bit much?â âYou donât know what sheâs been through at home.â
âSheâs got six brothers! How could she have a bad time?â
Jackâs voice was low.âBut thereâs also her stepsister, the driverâs daughter. The family is so close to that girl, and Aliceâs always been neglected, treated unfairly.â
Heâd initially thought Alice had a great life, but now he saw the little girlâs vulnerability. It made his heart ache. He couldnât help but be kind to her.
After hearing this, Andrew sighed.âI knew something was wrong with her brothersâ attitude. I thought she was just being difficult;
there was more to it. Just now I saw this girlâs look, not quite like the rumor said.â
Who in their right mind would show such favoritism? Protecting a stepdaughter over their own flesh and blood?
Thatâs why I want to make up for it. If her parents hadnât died, things would have been different. Jack looked down, hiding the melancholy in his eyes.
Andrew said, âThat was an accident. Donât blame yourself. If you want to be kind, just do it. Youâre both in similar situations.â
However, Andrew worried Jackâs efforts were excessive. Perhaps Jack hadnât realized it himself.
The next day, a heavy rain poured down. Alice looked out at the rain, feeling a bit troubled.
It was the first day of her period, and if her shoes got wet, her stomach would definitely hurt.
14.30 Chapter 45 She packed her bag and stepped outside, just in time to hear a door opening next door. Andrew waved. âMorning, Alice! Itâs pouring out there; itâs going to be hard to catch a cab. Weâll take you. to school.â
Jack stood beside him, glancing at her.âLetâs go.â
Alice didnât object, her mood inexplicably brightened.
They went to the garage. Alice saw the black luxury car and asked Andrew, âIs that yours?â Jack had driven it yesterday. Sheâd looked it up; it cost millions.
Andrew coughed. âYeah, of course itâs mine. Look at the lines! So sleek!â A free ride was a free ride.
Jack sat in the passenger seat, coldly saying, âDrive!â
âAlright!â Andrew was quick to comply; after all, he had his eye on this car before Jack snatched it.
Alice sat Chlo in the back, watching their dynamic and suddenly feeling a bit envious. Because of Chloe, sheâd had no real friends. She admired Jackâs relationship with his friend. The rain was heavy, and traffic was jammed.
They stopped at the school entrance, where it was crowded with people and cars.. Jack was the first to get out, holding a large black umbrella, standing outside the back door. Alice froze for a moment, then opened the door and stepped out..
The rain was so heavy that it blurred everything around her.
But she didnât get a single drop on her.
His long hand held the umbrella, revealing a bit of his wrist.
The wide umbrella umbrella shielded her shielded her from the rain, leaving her a dry space.
Alice asked, âIs that the only umbrella?â
âOf course not, Alice. Hereâs one for you.â Andrew ran back, getting another umbrella from the- car, standing next to Jack, apparently wanting to keep him away from Alice.
Jackâs expression didnât change. He gave Alice the umbrella. When she took the handle, she could still feel his warmth lingering.
Alice lowered her eyes. âIâll go then.â
eyes.âIâll In a good mood, she walked ahead.
âAlice, wait! Can I share the umbrella with you?â
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