Chapter 10
Author: Khoirul N.
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56
Monday night, Jack was seen standing in front of the mirror in his boarding house. Ross had just installed the mirror a few days ago along with the other furniture.

Jack scratched his forehead, which wasn't itchy. Again and again he grunted in annoyance.

Actually, the man was ready to leave for the BlueLux Hotel for the meeting. However, the shadow of that dark night couldn't leave his head. Especially after his gaze shifted to the white coat Ross had hung on the wall. A breath escaped his mouth as well.

Even though the suit had been cleaned of blood and drink stains, it didn't erase anything in his mind. Jack smiled bitterly. He held his cheeks as he continued to stare at his reflection in the mirror.

Smack!

He closed his eyes remembering Sophie slapping him hard in front of the King Pizza patrons.

"No, that abomination will never happen to me again. It's all in the past. Even if I meet Sophie later, it won't affect me at all. She's not my person anymore." Jack linked the butto
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