Hour Chase

Miss Wei's feelings are so neither salty nor weak.

Even now, hearing the truth from her own mouth, I still don't like being close to her very much.

However, I also have mistakes.

"I…"

The hem of the clothes was about to be scratched and wrinkled, but the words in his heart were still lingering in his throat.

"I shouldn't..."

"You don't have to feel guilty, Karen. It's none of your business. It's none of your business."

As I said that, the top of my head was stroked by a warm hand.

I couldn't help but look up, her eyes were looking straight into mine.

"I think I'm the one who should reflect."

"I'm too brave. I don't want to show weakness to them..."

She still cares about other people's eyes, doesn't she?

She, who is determined to marry her father, has lost many things that I don't know.

Whether it is family affection or friendship.

However, what did she get.

He lost his husband at an age when he should have been happy.And my daughter, I wish so much to leave her...

Except for the property in front of her, she almost lost everything that belonged to her.

Chatting and chatting, both of us forgot that it was getting late.

The door was knocked at the right time.

"Miss, the people from the transportation company have arrived."

I left the room with Miss Tovey.Outside the gate, a truck was waiting there.

As we approached the truck, the driver in the cab saw us through the window.

It was a young lad.Wearing a cap emblazoned with the company logo and a gray jumpsuit, he jumped out of the car.

"Hi, ladies. I'm Tom, who is in charge of today's transportation. I'm sorry, David is not in good health today, so I will be in charge of today's work, please forgive me."

"Then Mr. Low Tom. This way, please."

Miss Tovey led the Tom back to the house.In this way, I'm left here...

No, there is one more person.

Just a few seconds after they left, the car door was slammed shut.

A short girl just stood in front of the car.

Even though he was only half a head taller than me, he dared to jump off such a high car.

The strangest thing is her hair.That mess makes people want to move the scissors just by looking at it!I think she should not be able to comb by herself.

As a girl, how can you not pay attention to your own image?

"Huh? Are you looking at me?"

She raised her right hand as if to confirm, pointing her index finger at her nose.

I didn't want to tell her I watched her for a long time.She's so rude, I don't want to talk to her...

So, I turned around and wanted to go back into the house.

"Hey! Don't go!"

There was a sound of hurried footsteps coming from far and near, and she actually caught up and blocked me.

"My name is Ellie, what about you?"

"I…"

"Miss Karen, come quickly!"

The servant interrupted our conversation by shouting outside the house.

Fortunately, I no longer have to face repeated rude questions from the person in front of me.I stopped talking and walked quickly into the house.

I couldn't see her expression, so it must be no better.

The servant took me to Miss Tovey's room.At this time, she was discussing with the young man about the handling of the items.

"Karen, you came just in time. This room will be yours after I leave. I'll take as many large and fragile items as I can, and if that's not enough, I'll arrange for a transport company to come, okay?"

I seldom stayed long in Miss Tovey's room, and I can scarcely fully describe what was in her room.

However, it is because of her presence that maybe I will feel that this is a complete home.

If, it becomes empty here... I never even imagined it would be like this one day.

She's leaving and I can't keep her.But, if you want to take everything here...

"It's okay to stay," I said, "I don't know when you'll be back. But, you'll be back, right?"

Sure enough, my words successfully stopped their movements.

This may be the first time I sincerely express my thoughts to her.And her expression told me that she would never refuse my offer.

Miss Tovey came to me, gently pulled me to sit on the sofa together, smiled and continued to carry the servants who were working.

"Is Karen reluctant to let me go? If so, I think I will consider staying."

She even laughed!Too strange!Did I say something else that misunderstood her?

I just don't want her to waste money!If she came back again, wouldn't she have to carry it again?So much trouble, it is better not to move!

"Ok?"

The top of the head is being stroked tenderly.Needless to say, the owner of this hand must be her.

"What are you thinking? Sure enough, Karen doesn't want me to leave? I know, then I'll think again for my daughter's sake."

What is for me?Wasn't her father important to her?

I really can't understand her thinking.

Speaking of which, since the room is on the first floor, you can directly see everything in the yard from the window in the room.

Even trucks parked outside the door can be easily seen.

Including, that girl just now.

She was crouching on the lawn not far from the van, looking down at what attracted her.

She shouldn't find herself looking at her, right?Although, as long as she looked up, she could see the scene in the room at a glance.

Just as Miss Tovey ordered, not long ago it was a simple and unadorned room, but now there are only a few pieces of furniture that cannot be moved.

I don't want to just watch the van leave, it's a waste of time.

He returned to the room alone and continued to enjoy the tranquility of the holiday.

Two days later, she was gone.

Out of many years of family affection, I think, at least I am obliged to visit the grandpa I have never met with her.But, in fact, she turned down my proposal.

Although I didn't take this to heart, but if it's what she wishes, I have no objection.

Since she left, the servants in the whole house just circle around me.

For a moment, it was like when I first came here many years ago, the kind of life that was pampered.

Such ordinary and boring days seem to have no end.Facing the respectful smiling faces of the servants every day, I can only thank God for his grace.

However, until a few days before the end of the holiday, she still did not come back.

Every so often, she would call back.However, she never talked about when she would come back.

She, wouldn't she also plan to give up on me?

I can't help but have this thought.

Sometimes, standing outside the empty room that belonged to her, I couldn't help but wish she would come back sooner.

Maybe that's just my illusion at all.

When she will come back, I don't know.However, the school day is just around the corner, and I have to prepare early.

Originally, when I came back, the luggage I brought back was just a suitcase.Now that I'm going back, I don't have to worry about what to bring.

The school dormitory is fully equipped.Compared with the pile of luggage everywhere, the "Queen" is more needed by the students here.

I have already decided on the day to go back to school, which is tomorrow.

Since I can't wait for her return date, then let me leave too.

Early the next morning, I dragged a symbolic suitcase and stood outside my house.

I don't need to take a taxi, and I don't have to spend extra physical energy to drive the car.As long as the servants are around, they will drive me home.

Unfortunately, the van that appeared outside my house once again broke my scheduled plan.

The male driver got out of the car and walked towards me

This time I took a special look at the cab, and it was a little disappointing.

He was alone.The girl from last time didn't come.

"Hello," his smiling face made me a little uncomfortable.

I'm not used to strangers being so enthusiastic.Although, that might just be polite.

"Entrusted by Miss Tovey, I must deliver the furniture on the car today. Can you please check it?"

"Furniture? Could it be hers?"

Just when I was wondering, the servants had carefully removed the furniture from the car and moved it inside from the outside.

It's just that, compared to the ones that were moved away at the beginning, there are only a few pieces of furniture brought in this time.

Because of the quantity, the handling work was completed in just one hour.

"Is that all? I remember there should be quite a few more."

I was a little skeptical and wanted to see for myself whether there was any missing furniture.It's a pity that all the goods on the truck have already been removed, and there is nothing else.

"As you can see, miss."

He doesn't mind my questioning.Because the list in his hand shows that he has not missed any work.

I don't understand why she would choose to ship the furniture back at this time.

Could it be... is she coming back?

However, this idea was virtually dismissed by me.

impossible.She won't come back without saying a word, without notifying anyone, just come back like this...

"Then, if you have no further questions about it, I shall take my leave."

"Please wait!"

He was about to go back to the car, but he had to stop when I shouted.

"There is something I want to ask you for advice."

"Oh? I don't dare to ask for advice, just say it. It will be my honor to give you useful advice."

I still remember his face.Because he was the driver who delivered the goods last time, I wanted to ask him something about that girl.

"That girl...didn't come today?"

"Last time? Ah, you mean Ellie, right? She's busy with school, so I came here by myself today."

It turns out that she is also at the age of studying, but she looks younger than me.After all, I am slightly taller than her.

"Do you know her?"

"No, we don't know each other. It's just that I talked to her a little last time..."

The big clock in the living room was clanging, a sound that only came out on the hour.

Having wasted a lot of time, I quickly ended the topic.

If this continues, the outdoor temperature will become higher and higher.Once you encounter a traffic jam again, the experience is very bad.

Before leaving, the driver named Tom handed me his business card.Although I don't care about it, I still accept the business card carefully and plan to deal with it secretly after he leaves.

I was not the first to arrive at school.Rather than exposing your embarrassment to others in the hypocritical greetings, wouldn't it be a better choice to take care of everything in advance and take time off.

This school is no different from other private schools.A student's family background, qualifications, and whether he has the spirit of dedication to the school are all factors that a student needs to examine for admission.

There is no shortage of children of dignitaries and nobles here, and even commoners have the opportunity to enroll.

Just like me, you need to pass various exams to get into school.

The dormitory is my second home.As long as I'm here, I'll never be bored.

Independent space, even the air is free.

In fact, the students of this school are not useless mediocrity.Even, most of them have good tutors.

Of course, their purpose of enrolling here cannot be summed up in two words...

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Graduation, that was the last part of my college life that I had to attend.

Looking back on the years of studying in private schools, I was never happy or sad about graduating and entering a higher education.

That's just something that happens to everyone.

"Dear friend, your life is just beginning. I don't have any gifts that I can give. This book is just my heart."

This is the only graduation gift I have received recently.

That book of demons that will control my life...

I still remember that I was in the church last weekend and talked to the man who was always sitting in the corner of the church.

His appearance is not surprising, and his clothes are surprisingly ordinary.However, at that time...

I secretly discovered that he seemed to be possessed by a demon, and his tears kept flowing.

I stopped wanting to leave.

Only cowards cry, don't they?Although this is my way of thinking, unfortunately, when I finished listening to his story, I felt inexplicably helpless.

Due to a house fire, he was widowed in middle age, leaving no son and half daughter.money?He made no mention of his fortune, but his unruly stubble made me think he was by no means rich.

There are all kinds of people who come here to worship.Everyone has different backgrounds, but they share the same beliefs.

Everyone believes that God will save all living beings.Among them, he is naturally included.

However, there are often too many things in life that go against our wishes.

He tried everything he could to save his wife who was lying on the floor with her body burned, but he failed.

The thick smoke made his vision no longer blurred, his hands and feet lost strength, and he even passed out.

He regretted his uselessness, saying that he had several chances to save his wife, but he foolishly let them go.

So every time he comes to church alone.Because, he has no one who can accompany him here.

After listening to his story, for some reason, I also wanted to talk to him about my own affairs.

I am also alone.When reading, alone.When you go to church, you are still alone.

Although my stepmother is still alive, I don't want her to do anything with me.

No, that's going too far.Friend, I still have it.

Although I think so, I don't know if the other party regards me as a friend.

Because of work, Ellie and I have really become friends who can say hello.

Although that only started last year...

Perhaps it was the summer vacation, and Miss Tovey decided to convert the open space in front of the house into a swimming pool.Naturally, this was to surprise me.

When I saw the workers working in full swing, I was surprised to find that Ellie was there too.

She came to deliver materials, but happened to meet me.

Seeing her appearance, I suddenly realized that she is actually just a girl who should study in school.

It's a pity that she started working early, which is naturally different from me who rely on reading to get ahead.

She was always happy, so happy it almost seemed to me that she didn't know what sadness was.

However, I don't hate her comforting smile.

During the construction days, I often used the noise as an excuse, and Ellie led me to run around London.

There is no question about that.People like me don't even know what fun places to go in the place where I grew up, so I have to be led away.

It was during that time that our friendship was formed here.

However, I don't know what kind of life experience the man in front of me has.

Maybe he was really alone.As I saw him, he would just cry alone in the corner of the church.

Although it wasn't long, the small talk between us seemed to make him feel a lot better.

He began to smile, and his words became humorous.I think this is how he should be.

Thinking about the upcoming graduation ceremony, I had to propose to interrupt this never-ending chatter and go back to school early to prepare.

Apparently, because of my proposal, he seemed a little bit unfulfilled but helpless.

With tears on his face, it seemed that he really couldn't find anyone with whom he could have a pleasant chat.

Just as I was about to leave, he, taking out the gift he was about to give me, said those words.

I am really happy when I receive a gift from someone.

It was a gift to celebrate my graduation from college and it meant a lot.Although, I only know him casually.

There were zigzag scratches on the red book cover, and the book, which didn't even have a title, was taken out of the cloth bag he carried with him.

He handed it to me with his right hand, and it seemed that his hand was trembling unconsciously.

When I wanted to take it with both hands, the book suddenly fell and fell to the ground with a bang.

I can't help but feel strange.

However, the way he closed his eyes and fell asleep gave me the answer.

The happy graduation ceremony brought a perfect ending to my college life.The next life will be a new starting point.

However, that book...

The night I got the book, I started reading it.Unfortunately, it's more difficult than I imagined.

Every page, every page, is written in Latin.

Only the first page, the paragraphs written in English, is the only part that I can understand at a glance.

"Everything has a cause and effect, and those who try to turn the cart before the horse will be fooled. I have suffered through this, and I cannot escape the fate. Those who try to get a little life from Satan, if they sign an unequal contract with him according to the method in the book The agreement, the agreement cannot be broken. At that time, the black robe sickle will lead your soul and fall into its hands. Use the most crucial thing as the medium, from the past to the present, reincarnation until death, endless."

On this page, my eyes stayed for a long time.

It seems to be warning something, and it seems to be reminding something... After all, why did you write such heavy and thought-provoking words?

However, even without being able to figure out its origin, through those words, I think one-sidedly that this book is by no means ordinary.

Until the next service, I couldn't find that person in the church.

Time and time again, I kept going to church twice a week.Unfortunately, after that, I never met him again.

☆ ★ ☆

After graduation, I found a good job and left that home completely.

Renting a high-end apartment with a decent salary is the beginning of a new life.

I did not choose those law firms that offered me an olive branch, but chose an ordinary trading company, working as a legal consultant.

The company is small, and I am the only legal counsel.Such a unique working environment is naturally much better than following a barrister who talks about social class all day long.

At that time, I never had a chance to meet my boss.Naturally, I couldn't predict what kind of chemical effect his existence would have on my life.

It's different from when I was in school.At school, I can refuse any gatherings that harass my studies.Unfortunately, after leaving school, I will inevitably follow the Romans.

The company often holds parties, so naturally I can't just say no.Otherwise, no matter how much I ignore the strange eyes of those colleagues, life will not be easy.

And he met inadvertently at a bar party.

At that time, he took his girlfriend and toasted us with joy on his face.

I didn't want to get his attention, and I didn't want him to look in my direction, it would just embarrass me.

In fact, I was just sitting in a corner by myself, ordering a beer and drinking it alone.

Even so, some things are still unavoidable.

In the dim environment, the colorful lights are particularly dazzling.Unfortunately, I had to raise my head when I saw an extremely abnormal shadow appearing on the table.

He, and she, stood by my side.

Neil Adams.

What is the origin of this name, I have no idea.

However, at a young age, he has the strength to start a company, and he should have a background and ability that I don't know.

My boss and I are not familiar with each other, and the simple conversation is only about work matters.I think this first conversation is a good start.

As for her girlfriend, she didn't seem to like the atmosphere a little bit.He just took a sip of wine politely and left.

No matter how I look at that face that makes men salivate, as well as that defiant attitude, I can't have any affection for that kind of woman.

After that time, I often attended business negotiations between companies with him.Whenever I encounter legal issues, I always answer them.

Unknowingly, we gradually developed an indelible tacit understanding.

Since entering the company three months ago, I have had more and more opportunities to cooperate with him.His trust in me has grown day by day, and he even made me responsible for some private work that has nothing to do with the law.

While I was complaining, I couldn't help but lament the speed at which wages were rising.

However, everything has changed.

Maybe fate began to change at that moment when I learned a certain secret about his girlfriend.

Thanks to Ellie, whose drinking power has exposed her and Caroline's secrets to my eyes.

I don't know how they met, but I understand that once this secret is revealed, the two of them will definitely be hurt.

That woman named Caroline really has a bad family education!

Can she pedal two boats?It's a pity, if I report her good things to my boss, what will happen to her?

Of course, I won't interfere.Because... I think, my relationship with Neil is definitely not as simple as a boss and a subordinate...

I kept this wrong feeling in my heart and didn't want him to find out.

I'm getting weird too, aren't I?

I began to look forward to every cooperation with him more and more, and only in this way will the distance between us be a little closer.

Even if he still unknowingly took his girlfriend to show his colleagues the relationship between them at the party, I would pretend to be envious and try my best to pretend.

On the other hand, my friend, Ellie's acting skills are not as good as mine.

When meeting with her, facing me, she always shows a hesitant expression.

I pretended to be joking and asked her if she was already in love, but her answer made me feel a little weird.

But, no matter how you look at it, she is indeed in love.It's just the object, but she refuses to say.

If it is a boyfriend, I think she will be happy to confess to me no matter what.It's just that now, I don't think she will tell me no matter what.

The more she covered up, the more I felt the cunning of that woman.

I want to fight for Allie.I don't want to see her frowning for such a woman.

Isn't it enough to have a boyfriend like that?Even my best friend fell into her clutches.

Such a woman is simply terrible!

Let it go, I say so.Ellie could also be happy if she left that woman.

However, I think too simply.I underestimated the relationship between them.

From her words, I couldn't find words that could convince her at all.She fell.

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That day, while I was checking my work email as usual, a wedding email from Neal shattered my fantasy.

I should have known, I shouldn't have fantasized like that.Everything was preordained, and Caroline was bound to be her wife.

Well, it's time for this crush to end.

If only that unspoken crush didn't affect anyone.

One afternoon a few days later, Neil's wedding ceremony was held in a church in London.The guests in the church were all dressed up, and even the bodyguards outside the church were enough to make the scene even more sensational.

The wedding ceremony I participated in for the first time in my life was carried out amidst the sound of blessings.

They exchange rings and kiss each other.Those seemingly happy behaviors in the eyes of the guests brought me only painful memories scene after scene.

I endured it and kept hinting to myself that it was impossible for Neil to belong to me.

He's married, isn't he?What can I gain by lying to myself like this?

Until the end of the ceremony, the colleagues around me did not notice my abnormality.That would be great.

When Neil passed by my eyes, he still had a familiar smile on his face, thanking everyone for their blessings.

I wanted to keep my mouth shut, but couldn't help but respond.

The smile I showed that day must have been the ugliest.

At the end of the wedding, Neil took his wife into his sports car.The rest of the guests, of course, together with the bodyguards, went to Adams' residence to hold the wedding party.

Colleagues kindly took me to drive there, partying is their favorite thing.

Sitting in the back row, I looked out the window, and the scenes in the church kept appearing in my mind.

Suddenly, a sudden brake brought my memory back to reality.

The air was filled with the smell of burning gasoline.We in the car couldn't know what happened ahead, but when the vehicles behind were evacuated from different directions, the blue sports car that crashed into the building completely annihilated my sanity.

The blue sports car burned up as the flames engulfed it.

When I learned that Neil was in a car accident for the first time, I ignored my colleagues' eyes, got out of the car alone, and ran to the place closest to Neil in embarrassment.

The fire was so fierce that I had to step back and watch the ambulance move the two bodies out of the car.

Even he left me.Just like father and mother, they all left.

I just want to look at him.Even such an opportunity, he took it away.

Why is he so selfish...

People I want to look at, people I can rely on, one by one...

They're all going to die, right?

...

As it is now, I just cry and can't do anything.

And, pick up that ring that's rolling towards me...

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The cause of the accident was quickly investigated, and it was not a normal car accident.

Neil's car had been tampered with, which caused the accident.

However, when the police arrested the suspect and brought him to justice, I even began to wonder if there was something wrong with my eyesight.

That's the kind of person who can't possibly do such a thing.Unfortunately, she did.

When I saw Ellie again, this idiot actually...

I really don't know how I should face her now.

She mistook Caroline's car for Neil's car and intentionally damaged the brake system, just for a small revenge on Neil who was Caroline's fiancé.

That was what happened in the parking lot a few minutes before the wedding. Unfortunately, the cameras there recorded her in full.

The facts cannot be denied, and she will be punished by law.

It was such a small episode, but it cost the lives of two people.

She killed the one she loved, and she killed Neal...

For the first time, I deeply realized that I could hate a person so much.

☆ ★ ☆

She doesn't want to live with hatred in prison like this, does she?

She doesn't want to accept the fact that Caroline died by her hands at all, right?

Then I will help her.

☆ ★ ☆

Use all my strength to buy you the only time you have, and let you immerse yourself in the perfect trap I have set.

All I do is for myself.

I deliberately revealed to you about some unrealistic special magic, and you believed in it.

According to the law in the book, foolishly hurting oneself is to realize the impossible wish.

You don't know, I believe in the power of magic more than you do.

Compared with that woman, I want to exchange my life for Neil's chance of survival.

I just want to save Neal alone.That woman, I wish I could tear her into pieces!

So, the first time you try to undo a wrong result, you're already doomed

I think you'll never know.

The one who stopped you at the last minute was me.

Neil survived.And the woman you wanted to redeem with all your heart, was killed by me.

Let's call it a day.Even at this point, my hatred for you will not extend any further.

You've lost something precious, haven't you?

Even so, you still want to do it a second time.

also good.Those who are obsessed with obsession should also receive due retribution.

You are guilty, unpardonable.

And at this moment, you are being played with by me between applause.