Chapter 84
84 Lovesick Feeling
Alice was totally confused. “Can you just explain everything all at once?”
Daniel awkwardly scratched the back of his head.
“Actually, Mr. Eric doesn’t really like pets.”
Alice froze in place.
Daniel happily climbed into the car, holding the little dog.
The dog wasn’t very clean, and pretty soon, the car smelled weird.
Eric didn’t react at all.
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Alice smiled a little. “Mr. Eric, since you’ve been wanting to exercise more lately, maybe you can give the dog a bath when we get home?”
Eric didn’t reply.
For a moment, his usually cold face softened.
Daniel’s heart skipped a beat.
Oh , no !
Did she really just say that ?
I wish I didn’t have to witness what’s coming !
Meanwhile, the dog blinked its big, shiny black eyes and glanced around, looking like it was glad to have a new family.
The car pulled up to the villa. When they parked, the dog jumped out confidently and started checking out its new place like it owned the whole thing.
Daniel sighed. “Wow, you really make yourself at home.”
Still, he picked up the dog and carried it to the shower room.
Even though Alice had mentioned it, he definitely wasn’t about to let Eric bathe the dog.
Otherwise, the dog would be in serious trouble.
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Alice had only been joking earlier; she wouldn’t force Eric to do something he hated.
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After getting out of the car, Eric stayed in front of it, gently running his hand over the hood.
Alice knew he was reminiscing about his old buddy.
“I’m going upstairs to rest first.”
Not wanting to bother Eric, she decided to shower and take care of her wounds herscif.
But after finishing and wrapping her injuries, her phone kept buzzing.
It was Sandy.
Ruby had just been humiliated today; no way would she be stupid enough to cause more trouble.
So this had to be Sandy, angry and ready to pick a fight.
Alice wasn’t in the mood for drama and hung up immediately.
To her surprise, Sandy kept calling over and over.
Finally unable to ignore it, Alice answered.
“Alice, don’t get too full of yourself.”
That was Sandy’s first words.
Alice smiled playfully. “Hearing you so worked up just makes me feel better. What do you want me to do?”
She could almost hear Sandy grinding her teeth on the other end.
“Watch it!”
Sandy took a deep breath , sounding sharp. “Do you think Eric has fallen for you now?”
Alice snorted. “What gave you that idea?”
Sandy sneered, “You’re only this bold because you helped Eric get that car. That was why you were rude to my mom.”
Alice laughed out loud.
“I don’t think that’s the case .”
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When have I ever been nice to Ruby ?
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Sandy paused for a second before saying, “Anyway, don’t think you’re safe with the Nolans. Eric just sees you as a placeholder.”
Alice had to admit, that got her attention.
“Oh, yeah?”
“Alice, haven’t you noticed? Eric always wears that rosary bracelet.”
Alice yawned. “I don’t like dragging things out. Say it or I’m hanging up.”
Sandy burst out laughing.
“Looks like you’re scared to hear it.
“Well, I’ll tell you. That bracelet was a gift from a woman, and he never takes it off.
“You have a woody scent–probably from that monastery where you ate vegetarian meals and prayed, right?
“Eric practices the faith, so basically, he’s kind of obsessed with you.
“Oh, and don’t forget–that car you fought so hard for tonight?
“That was a gift from the same woman.”
Sandy laughed louder now, even more bold than before.
“Hurts, doesn’t it?
“The race car you risked everything for is actually a love token between Eric and someone else.
“Feeling like crying yet?”
Beep, beep , beep …
Alice hung up right away.
I really shouldn’t have answered .
What a load of nonsense .
When she looked up, she noticed that the bedroom door opened.
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Eric, freshly showered, stood there and saw her frustrated face.
He walked over, opened a drawer, and handed her an apple.
“Thanks for today.”
Alice took the apple, feeling a bit better.
“You’re welcome. I’ll probably need your help a lot more from now on.”
Eric wasn’t surprised. “Okay.”
Then he changed and lay down.
Alice was stunned. She asked, “You’re going to sleep already? I wanna chat.”
Eric crossed his arms over his stomach. “I can chat lying down.”
That sounded kind of suggestive.
Alice cleared her throat and went back to her little bed.
“Forget it. I’ll just sleep.”
After all, this lovesick feeling couldn’t be cured.
Asking wouldn’t help anyway.
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