Chapter 64: What's with the Innocence Act?
Nina took a step back and said, "It's been delivered. I can walk back by myself!"
Richard remained silent, staring at Nina with a gaze that seemed to devour her whole, making Nina feel uneasy.
"Don't be so polite, big sister!" Michael in front impatiently interjected, "People who are polite to Brother Richard usually don't end well."
Similar to the previous instance, when Brother Richard threatened to sever someone's arm, the person persistently declined, displaying politeness for some time. This ultimately infuriated Brother Richard, leading to the dismemberment of his arm and one leg.
Nina was speechless.
Nina had only heard that there were no positive consequences for offending people, but this was the first time she had heard that being polite to someone also had negative consequences. However, looking at Richard's demeanor, she realized he wasn't someone to mess with.
As a woman, Nina naturally lacked confidence. If she really angered Richard, she would be the one at a disadvantage.
After mentally preparing herself, Nina remained silent as Richard reached out to embrace her again. A gust of wind blew. Nina, who was only wearing a short-sleeved shirt, shivered.
Richard looked down at Nina and asked, "Are you cold?"
Nina shook her head.
Richard turned to Michael and said, "Take off your jacket."
"No need." Before Nina could finish her sentence, Michael had already swiftly taken off his jacket and draped it over her.
Nina was speechless.
Richard and she walked toward the residential area. "Which building do you live in?"
"A019."
When they reached A019, Nina randomly mentioned another door number. Before leaving with Michael, Richard dropped her off.
Nina stayed upstairs for ten minutes before taking the elevator down. Not seeing Richard's car, she made her way back home.
As the car left the residential area, Michael couldn't help but speak up: "Brother Richard, I could have just taken her back. It was unnecessary for you to personally escort and carry her. If Ms. Johnson knew this, it could cause trouble."
Richard, sitting in the back, kept his eyes closed. Images of Nina involuntarily appeared in his mind. Upon hearing Michael's words, he opened his eyes, a hint of coldness in his gaze, and said, “Don’t say anything to let her know."
"Yes, Brother Richard." Michael fell silent.
Richard withdrew his gaze but caught sight of a fallen medicine bag nearby. Frowning, he said, "Turn back."
"Understood." Michael made a turn at the next intersection and drove a few hundred meters before hitting a red light. As the car slowed to a stop, the pedestrian light turned green. Michael stared at the intersection boredly, then suddenly saw a familiar figure: "Brother Richard!"
"What's the matter?"
Michael pointed ahead. "It’s big sister!"
Richard followed his gaze and indeed saw Nina limping across the street.
"Where is she going?"
Seeing Nina cross the street and head towards the opposite residential area, Richard said, "Follow her."
Nina walked back to her residential area, completely unaware that a car had been following her all along. Security guard David Garcia stopped the car at the entrance of the residential area, peering out from the guardhouse and asking, "What's your business here?"
"Just visiting relatives." Michael rolled down the window, wearing a smile that still seemed suspicious.
"Which building and apartment number?" David looked cautious.
"I forgot."
"In that case, you can't come in."
"Damn, I'm giving you a face!" Michael cursed and seemed ready to get out and confront him.
Suddenly, Richard reached out and patted his shoulder. "Back the car out. I'll go in. You wait outside."
"But Brother Richard."
"Do I need to repeat myself?" Richard's tone shifted slightly.
"I dare not." Michael gritted his teeth, glared fiercely at David, and then backed the car out.
Nina had a leg injury, so she walked slowly. After entering the residential area, she relaxed and sat by a flower bed for a moment. A small dog ran over and nuzzled against her feet. Nina bent down, gently petting the dog.
Meanwhile, Richard stood not far away, quietly looking at Nina. He never expected to encounter Nina here, but she probably wouldn't recognize him.
After a short rest, Nina got up to continue home. She always felt like someone was following her, but whenever she turned around, there was nothing there.
Upon entering her home, Nina changed her shoes, and the doorbell rang. Looking through the peephole and seeing no one, she opened the door, and a bag hanging on the handle fell.
When she picked it up, Nina's spine chilled.
It was the medication the doctor had prescribed earlier.
However, she returned empty-handed, indicating that Richard, the man in question, must have delivered the medication. No wonder she had felt like someone was following her!
Thinking of Richard's face, Nina broke out in a cold sweat, forcefully closed the door, and felt weak in the legs. It seemed that by giving the wrong address on purpose, Richard had found out. But she didn't know if she had offended him or what trouble it might bring.
Alone at home, Nina was terrified and decided to call Charlie.
The phone rang for a long time before he answered. Amidst a noisy background, Charlie's impatient voice came through: "What's up?"
"Charlie, when are you coming back?"
"I'm having drinks with friends. You go ahead and sleep. No need to wait for me!" Charlie hung up before Nina could respond.
Listening to the busy tone, Nina felt extremely disappointed.
Isabella returned to the dorm to find the lights on. When she pushed the door open, she found Samantha inside.
Samantha, in her pajamas, was sitting on the bed, drying her hair, looking like she had just come out of the shower. Her suitcase was by the bed, with clothes scattered around. It seemed like she had moved back in.
Isabella furrowed her brows, walked past her bed, picked up her pajamas, and headed to the bathroom. Unexpectedly, as she pushed the door open, she came face-to-face with Matthew, who was shirtless.
Isabella was startled.
Samantha walked over, linking arms with Matthew, and said, "Bella, you don't mind if I let my boyfriend stay in the dorm, right?"
Isabella widened her eyes. "Boys aren't allowed in the girls' dorm. Are you crazy?"
"Rules are dead, but people are alive. As long as you help us keep it a secret, the dorm supervisor won't find out," Samantha said. Isabella was speechless about them.
She knew Samantha had thick skin, but she didn't expect it to be so thick.
"I won't keep your secret," Isabella said with a frown. "The girls' dorm is off limits to boys. If you want to live together, please find somewhere else to stay."
This was a dormitory. What do they think this place was?
Matthew remained silent.
His silence toward Samantha felt more like silent approval. Samantha scoffed, "Isabella, you've had men stay in the dorm before, so why act innocent?"
