Chapter 16 Repaying a Favor with Minimal Effort Eric raised an eyebrow and teased , This is the first time Ive seen someone apologize and thank me at the same time .
Youre quite contradictory .
He studied me for a moment , and the playful smile on his lips faded .
He put on a more serious expression and continued , Jeremiah isnt the right man for you .
Staying with him will bring you nothing but suffering .
Havent you thought about leaving him ? I smiled faintly and replied , Im going to get a divorce .
Eric seemed surprised .
His eyes flickered with an emotion I couldnt quite decipher .
Then , as if he was relieved , he said , I can always play along if you need help .
If they think were together , itll make it easier for you to get rid of him .
I shook my head and declined the offer , saying , Theres no need .
Ill handle it myself .
Eric had helped me multiple times .
The request just a while ago was made on the spur of the moment and in desperation .
I shouldnt drag him into my mess with Jeremiah .
Plus , he wasnt married .
If I ruined his reputation and harmed his love life in any way , Id be the one at fault .
Eric watched me and sighed somewhat regretfully .
Just as I felt puzzled , he got up .
Come to me if you ever need anything .
Were neighbors now , and its only natural for us to help each other .

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I nodded and watched as he left .
I hadnt had much interaction with Eric in my past life .
I had thought he was sharp tongued and indifferent , but now , I realized he was genuinely kind .
I was exhausted after all the commotion that night , so I had a quick meal , took a shower , and went to bed .
I woke up the next morning , only to find me and Eric making it to the headlines .
News reported me having an affair with Eric and called him out for meeting a married woman late at night .
There were posts reporting his homewrecking behavior .
Attached were blurry and suggestive photos of me seeing Eric out the door last night .
The photos could send anyones imagination running wild .
Within just a few hours , the internet was in an uproar .
Even the share price of Flint Group took a hit .
It didnt take much guessing to figure out who was behind this .
I could handle being insulted since many internet trolls were trying to shift the public view .
Id just ignore the malicious comments and vulgar accusations .
Chapter To Repaying a Favor with Minimal Effort But I hadnt expected Eric to be dragged into the mess .
Guilt gnawed at me , and I called him .
His calm steady voice came through the phone .
Ill take care of it , so you dont have to worry .
Handling something like this is childs play for me Even in a situation like this , he was in the mood to joke .
I sighed softly and apologized , Im sorry again for the trouble .
Eric chuckled .
Just treat me to a meal .
How about that ? I laughed .
Deal After hanging up , I wondered if repaying Eric for his favors was getting a little too easy .
The situation escalated in such a short time that my parents found out before Eric could wipe out the news .
They called me home at once .
My mom , Emelda York , pulled me onto the couch to sit beside her .
She seemed visibly anxious .
Jae , whats going on ? How did you end up getting involved with Eric ? My dad , Timothy Brown , had a grave frown on his face .
Jae , I believe you wouldnt act recklessly .
Tell us everything so that we can help you .
Holding Moms warm hands , I fell into a daze .
Memories of how Jeremiah and Elsa had tragically killed my parents in my past life were vivid in my mind .
I couldnt help feeling overwhelmed now that they were alive and well before me .
As I snapped out of my thoughts , I reached out and hugged them tightly .
Tears welled up in my eyes , and I choked with sobs .
Dad , Mom , Ive missed you so much .
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