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Chapter 396. Have Ways

Author: J Cruz
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Beth POV

When we arrived at the underground parking, Brent helped me inside the back passenger seat, much to my confusion, but I did not say a word, thinking it was better.

I need to step back a little.

We agreed to give our relationship a try, but right now, I feel that the years put a huge wedge between us.

I don’t know him anymore.

He has become unreachable for me.

Then, my confusion turned to surprise when Brent slid beside me.

“Who's going to drive…” my voice trailed off when a man in a black suit took the steering wheel from Brent.

“Rico will drive us,” Brent informed me, providing an answer to my unfinished question.

We reached the downtown area.

Rico parked the car outside a convenience store and got out.

A few minutes later, he returned.

Brent opened the car window and took the package Rico handed him.

He opened the package and took out a bottle of water and a tablet.

“What is that?” I asked, staring in distaste at the tablet in his hand.

“Pain reliever. I thin
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