Chapter 22

"Yeah," Jason replied lightly, his gaze lingering on her face before asking, "Which building do you live in?"

Iris pointed to the highrise on her right. "Unit 2 in Building 1, a single apartment."

"I live across from you," he said.

Iris glanced at the opposite building, recalling that her landlord had mentioned it during her rental process.

The opposite building wasn't an apartment building.

"Well, I'll see you tomorrow," she said, eager to escape. She felt embarrassed getting caught crying at her age.

"Okay," Jason replied.

She quickly walked into the building.

As he watched her running away from him, a smile appeared on his face.

Iris opted to skip the elevator, climbing the stairs to the sixth floor instead. Panting, she opened the door and set her things on the table.

After pouring herself a glass of water and drinking it, she reflected on her earlier awkwardness. Why should she feel embarrassed? Everyone has moments of weakness; she's human, not a god. It's perfectly