Chapter 249
Thad just poured Soren a glass of hot water, putting on a darkened expression to pretend I was angry. “Excuse me? Did you just compare me to a pig?”
Soren burst into laughter, quickly adding, “It was a joke. I thought you needed it since you seemned to be in a bad mood.”
I pursed my lips and shot him a side–eye before turning away.
I thought I had managed my emotions pretty well, but he could still tell I wasn’t feeling good.
“I’m fine, it’s under control. I’m not too worried. It’ll take some time before this is all over, though,” I said calmly, sitting down on the nearby sofa.
Soren took a sip of his water, set his mug down, looked at the, and asked, “You told me you went to the police to file a report… Did you hand over the evidence against the Kennedys?”
“Yes. Edith tried to get me in trouble before, but I managed to gather evidence of her crimes. That’s what I used to get Edward to agree to the annulment, but his entire family ended up helping him try to trick me.”
“Edward’s sister tried to get you in trouble? How?” Soren asked, confused.
I then briefly told Soren how Edith had tried to drug me, only for her plan to backfire when she was assaulted instead.
He wore a serious expression, his displeasure evident. “You haven’t told me a single thing about what happened to you… I’m starting to think you don’t even see me as your friend.”
I knew exactly what he meant, so I explained, “You’re busy with your work, so I didn’t want to burden you with things I can handle myself.”
“Were you like this before you were with Edward?”
“Yes, I was. In fact, I was like this even before I got together with him.”
I’d never trouble someone with matters I could handle on my own. And if I did, I’d always find a way to thank or repay them.
Thanks to my upbringing, I had learned just how ugly people could be. They’d turn on you the moment it suited them… That’s why I’d always learned to rely on myself.
Soren watched me in silence before letting out a sigh, his expression a mix of heartbreak and helplessness,
Meanwhile, Bullet had been wagging his tail ever since I got home, eagerly waiting for me to take him out for a walk.
Having not made a move for a while, Bullet smartly barked impatiently and dropped his leash at my feet. He barked again, looking up at me.
I stroked his head and tried to console him. “Give me a second, Bullet. Good boy.”
Søren smiled and commented, “He’s a smart one. I almost thought he could talk, to be honest.”
“Yeap. I picked him up four years ago, and he’s really good at communicating.
Soren suddenly looked at me with a proud grin. “Do you remember the time I brought you home when you were drunk? He didn’t even bite me when I came in. In fact, he was wagging his tail at me.”
I kept stroking Bullet’s head while nodding. “He can tell who’s good and who’s bad. He’ll welcome anyone he
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thinks is kind to me, and tear apart anyone he thinks is bullying me.”
Bullet had been one of my biggest saviors the night Edward tried to force himself on me. But he’d also been injured by Edward and needed to recover for a few days.
Soren’s smile suddenly became a bit sly. “Does this mean I’ve passed your beloved pet’s test?”
“Uh…” I pursed my lips, unsure of how to respond.
At that moment, Bullet became so impatient that I had no choice but to put on his leash.
Soren stood up, understanding. “It’s getting late. You should hurry and take him out for a walk, then get some rest.
“Okay. Thanks for coming all the way out here so late.”
“You make it sound like we’re strangers…
As Soren turned to leave, he paused at the door and glanced back at me. The moment felt oddly romantic.
I swallowed hard and returned his gaze, but neither of us spoke.
Bullet, who had been bouncing with excitement to go outside, suddenly sat down quietly between us. He tilted his head, looking up at us with innocent eyes.
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