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Downfall of a Nice Guy

Chapter 6 

Word Count: 1038    |    Released on: 10/12/2024

naturally sociable manner. "You're here to see James? He's not off work yet.

r, as if I were a distant guest rather than the la

the entrance, only to find my slippers placed at the very bot

to retrieve my slippers. I calmly began to take off

ely heard her sending a voice message, "Bro, you should come back right n

, with a hint of playfulness-

The journey from James's company to home, with a subway transfer, would take at least fifty minutes. The

show. Kim sat nervously on a chair beside me, looking uneasy. I knew it was impol

n the sofa, with Kim sitting awkwardly to the side. I didn't know what he

signs of weariness; in fact, he looked quite re

er stay. Don't overthink it," James said, his eyes fi

our personal matters. If you think you'

but his gaze didn't linger for more than t

about it. It's not a good time for you to go in now. Y

part from his place. His eyes were anxious and res

n old rug, spun on his heel with an exasperated huff and disappeared into the house's interior. There I stood, abandoned on the doorstep, clad only in a flimsy sweater and a p

lost in disappointment. I knew Jame

reak up with him

for a long, long time befo

lready nine in the evening. The night wind carried

eir leaves turned a brilliant golden yellow under

texture of the ginkgo tree, and posted

Of course it's cold. You'r

of college. Seeing his comment, I turned

Sorry, I didn't notice you were wearing a

's okay, I've

I turned off my phone and

a dozen messages from James, all filled with apologies an

ght in a moment of self-reflection, I wasn't quite certain whether the target of my der

very arrived. It was ordered by James. My colleagues ar

t by James to apologize for neglecting me the previous day. I held the

wanted to make him feel guilty, to make him suffer from his conscience

s a message, "It's okay,

fore. I knew there was only one per

he saw it. However, I didn't expect that th

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