Calvin stood up to find a quiet spot to take the call, but Hansel and Zach simultaneously pressed down on his shoulders, keeping him in place.Hansel gestured for everyone to keep quiet, while Zach quickly turned off the music. The speed and coordination of their actions were almost too perfect.Cal
Calvin knew Miranda didn't want to owe Zach any favors, so he stepped in, making the decision for her. After all, he was only asking—there was no guarantee it would work out."Alright then, Miranda, get some rest. I'm hanging up now," Calvin said and ended the call."Man, look at you, all eager and
Zach said, "That time at the hotel, remember how you helped me out. I'm the kind of person who pays back favors. Even though you and Hansel broke up, a favor is a favor. I have to return it."He had been out smoking two cigarettes for about 10 to 20 minutes, and yet Miranda hadn't thought of calling
Calvin nodded without hesitation. "Yeah, I keep in touch with Miranda often. Why, what's the issue?"Zach narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he could see through everything. "I know what you're trying to figure out.""Whether it's Cal keeping in touch with Miranda or me stepping in to help her today,
When Martha turned, Ingrid immediately put on a smile."Thank you, Martha, for taking care of Hansel. I'm tired, so I'll go to bed now," she said before casually turning and leaving the kitchen.Martha was left puzzled. "What's going on?" she thought.Ingrid used to compete for the chance to bring h
"Answer me, were you or were you not?" Hansel demanded.Ingrid shook her head. "No… I didn't… Hans, you're hurting me…"Hansel tugged on her nightgown with a contemptuous smile. "Then explain this. If you hadn't done it before, why would you do it now?"Hansel remembered feeling off when they first
Ingrid was stunned. "You… you're not…""What? Disappointed?" Hansel sneered.As soon as Hansel felt something was off with his body, he rushed into the bathroom to induce vomiting. The heat he felt was merely a lingering effect of the drug."If you weren't affected, then why did you pretend earlier?
Martha answered, "Yes, Mr. Johnson." Suddenly, Ingrid's face turned pale. She clutched her stomach and said, "Ouch… My stomach hurts so much…"However, Hansel remained expressionless. Since he didn't move, Martha didn't dare to move either. At that moment, Ingrid had already slid to the floor in p