Chapter 627 Come Over to Wait for Them

Paige licked her lips, trying to calm her anxiety. "It's me. Can we meet up now?"

"Yes, where are you? I'll give you a ride!" Alex replied promptly.

"I'm at home."

"I'll be there in 10 minutes."

-

Ten minutes later, Paige waited downstairs until Alex arrived. They both felt too nervous to speak.

Unable to bear the silence any longer, Alex gripped the steering wheel and asked, "Is there something on your mind?"

Paige swallowed and gazed out the window. "Let's get some coff— juice."

Alex was surprised. Paige had never shown interest in juice before, so he wondered why she wanted it today.

-

At the juice bar.

Alex ordered two sugar-free juices and handed one to Paige.

"Thank you," she said as she took it.

Sitting across from her, Alex studied her expression. He noticed the weariness in her eyes and gently asked, "Have you been having trouble sleeping lately?"

Paige took a sip of her juice. "Yes. The chaos at Carol's place has kept me up."

"Ah, so are you meeting me becaus