I answered the call, and Liz’s indifferent voice rang out in my ears. "Are you free to meet up right now?"
Compared to her delicate and lovely disposition when we first met, she was extremely indifferent at the moment.
I did not get in between her and Matthew's relationship, so there was simply no need for her to resent me so much.
I spoke slowly, my voice not exactly indifferent. However, it was a little bland. "I don’t think it's necessary for us to meet up."
Matthew and I did not owe each other anymore. If all went as planned, we would have nothing to do with each other anymore. Hence, the things between her and Matthew had nothing to do with me. There was n o need for us to meet up and talk at all.
"I think it's necessary for us to meet up and talk."
Liz was insistent. "We need to get certain things off our chests in order for the two of us to feel at ease."
I pursed my lips. Compared to Matthew's stubbornness, Liz outdid him in this respect. Birds of a feather truly flocked together.
I was left with no choice but to agree. Liz told me her
address and I went upstairs to get changed.
There were plenty of new clothes in the closet, and they were all winter clothes. Theo must have asked someone to prepare them a long time ago.
When I brought Munchkin to the kindergarten today, I realized that there was a bus stop about 1,640 feet away that headed straight to the city center.
I was too lazy to drive, so I walked to the bus stop instead.
There were a lot of snow shovelers on the street.
If Cecilia were here this winter, I figured I would be really happy. We could build a snowman with our kids and play in the snow. There would never have been a happier time on earth.
Liz walked into the cafe not long after that.
She was wearing a thick down coat, but it was still obvious that she was pregnant. Her belly was much bigger than the last time I saw her.
She held her waist and sat down, ordering a cup of hot milk.
The waitress served a glass of hot milk, and Liz held the cup to warm her hands.
I looked at her quietly and did not say a word.
After a long silence, she looked up at me. "Theo has been protecting you very well.”
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