Chapter 280


    Chapter 280 Feels Like Forever


    Lauren looked at me and asked, “If you have a n, don’t forget to tell me. I want to watch the show.


    when the timees.”


    “Of course!” I said proudly.


    When we arrived at mypany, Lauren drove her car off. I checked the time and realized it was still


    too early to clock out. I chuckled at myself for being too eager. Strangely, it felt like forever since Ist


    saw


    As.


    No matter how impatient I was, I could only head upstairs and continue working. The afternoon felt like


    an eternity, making me restless. Unfortunately, I didn’t have much work to do that afternoon to pass the


    time.


    hurrying to Pleca Park, Finally, the end of the workday arrived. I happily packed my things and left. I


    was and the scent in my car was pleasant. It even lifted my spirits. I wished my car had wings to fly


    there, especially during rush hour.


    I felt a sudden weakness in my legs, perhaps due to excitement. I looked at the time and realized it was


    gettingte. I wondered if As had already reached home.


    While waiting for the lights to turn green, I impatiently picked up my phone and called As. I wanted to


    tell him I would arrive soon, but the call rang several times without an answer.


    I ended the call when the lights changed. Then, As returned my call. I felt relieved and quickly


    answered, “As, I’m on the way. I should be there soon.”


    I sounded eager and tender, showing the longing I felt all afternoon.


    Chloe?” Suddenly, a woman’s voice came through the phone. I widened my eyes in shock and pressed


    the phone to my ear to ensure I hadn’t misheard.


    “W–Who is this?” I panicked a bit and replied with a question.


    Chipe, you can’t even recognize my voice now? It must’ve been a while since west saw each other


    voice on the phone sounded eerie, and I quickly realized who it was


    masives before finally asking, “Oh, Me Stalia, whara’s Mr. Allent


    I felt a chill run down my spine. My heart pounded as I sweated profusely. Ste mentioned the shower


    and getting out of bed, which caused my mind to race.


    “Oh, no need. I don’t want to disturb him,” I clenched my jaw. I tried sounding calm, but my hands


    shook, and sweat dripped from my forehead.


    *Don’t be like that. As, there’s a call for you!” Ste suddenly raised her voice.


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    was about to hang up when I heard a familiar voice asking. “Who is it?”


    Immediately after, I hung up. My heart sank, and I felt an overwhelming coldness. I couldn’t help but


    panic as I gripped the steering wheel to get out of the traffic. Fortunately, there was a gap between the


    cars.


    I swerved into anotherne and mmed the gas, desperately wanting to escape the suffocating traffic.


    My legs felt weak as I headed to another road. I felt exhausted and could hardly breathe.


    Suddenly, a truck sped toward my car, and I heard brakes screeching. So, I stepped on the gas as hard


    as possible. A momentter, I could only see a blinding whiteness around me. I struggled to breathe


    and


    shook uncontrobly.


    Meanwhile, I seemed to hear my phone ringing. Immediately after, my vision faded.