Chapter 128

I hadn't seen Nancy in a long time, so we chatted while we ate. By the time we finished, it was almost 10:00 pm. She smiled gently. "It's getting late. Let's call it a night." I nodded in agreement. I drove her to her hotel and got out of the car. "Next time, I'll come visit you." She looked at me with that same warm and approving gaze. "Alright. I'll be waiting for you." After bidding her farewell, I got back in the car. I closed my eyes and let out a deep breath, staying still. After a moment, I turned the key, and the sound of the engine starting filled the car. The neon lights of Jalthoria twinkled in the night, and the hustle and bustle of the daytime faded into a quieter atmosphere. As I passed by the river, I suddenly found the view so beautiful that I decided to pull over. I got out of the car, and the wind by the river greeted me, lifting my hair. I quickly gathered it with my hand. The wind was stronger tonight. The night sky was quiet, and the city center of Jalthor