Chapter 1044

The next day, I officially reported to the police station and started my new life serving the people from dawn till dusk.

Three days later, I began to understand what Chris meant by not giving up.

Every evening, he would wait for me at the entrance of the police station, his eyes lighting up with a peculiar gleam as soon as he saw me—like a dog seeing a bone.

I refused to speak to him and wouldn't even spare him a glance as I walked past. I remained steadfast in my resolve, treating him as a complete stranger.

Despite my cold treatment, Chris was undeterred in his mission to pick me up from work every day. He would bring a bouquet of flowers every other day, usually red roses, but occasionally sunflowers or baby's breath.

I would pass by him without a glance, and he would shove the flowers into my arms like a nervous teenager before running off.

Chris even hand-washed all the clothes I had left at our old place and gave me a few pieces every day, asking me to take them home.

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