113. Compensate For His Negligence

Flabbergasted, Haley staggered backward, taking in his haggard appearance.

At this time of the day,

What was he doing here?

Wasn't he supposed to be at the company?

And why did he look as if he'd just run a marathon?

The guy's hair was messy and he was holding a spatula in one hand.

Weird!

“Uhm… what happened?” Haley blinked.

Daryl scratched his head, tossing the huge spoon outside. “I wanted to surprise you. But my plan blew up when the stove exploded.”

Surprise her with what?

Had he been trying to cook?

Where?

What kitchen?

“I moved in this morning. We're now neighbors.”

Daryl's words cleared Haley's confusion. Yet, she was thrown into a different wave of shock.

He moved into this Villa Estates.

That was the funniest joke she'd ever heard!

Wasn't he living in the Nash Mansion?

Why would he leave that huge place with luxury and glam and move into one of these mini Villas?

“You're pulling my legs.” Haley shook her head at him, about to laugh it off.

But Daryl's expression was al