Chapter 289 Under the Name of Friendship

When Robert returned to the residential complex where he lived, it was already very late at night. As he reached the building's access gate, he noticed a familiar figure standing there, rummaging through her bag with visible irritation. It was Mallory. She appeared to have worked late as well. Fatigue showed faintly on her face, her brows drawn together as she muttered to herself, "Strange… Where could it be?" She nearly emptied her bag without finding the slim access card. Just as she was about to call property management for assistance, a soft electronic beep sounded behind her, and the gate slid open. Startled, Mallory turned around. Robert stood there casually, one hand in his pocket and the other still raised from swiping his card. He tilted his chin slightly toward the open door and said, "Go ahead." Recognition flickered across Mallory's face, along with a trace of caution. Over the past while, he truly had kept his distance. Aside from the occasional nod when they crosse