Chapter 55 Anchorage?
Jaimeâs eyes flickered Why did this place sound so familiar?
It occurred to Jaime that he had heard Mariela mention it before.
She said she wanted to take a trip to Anchorage during the holidays.
What did he say back then?
There would be so many people during the holidays. He didnât want such a trip.
It was now a holiday. Jaime instinctively wanted to refuse Juliette, but when he thought of Mariela, he changed his mind.
âAlright, letâs go to Alaska.â
After watching TV with Juliette for a while, Jaime was still fretful in his heart.
âYou just gor discharged from the hospital. Have a good rest at home. I have something to take care of and need to go out for a while.â
Juliette was sensible and didnât ask him where to go.
Since Mariela had just broken up with him, it was normal for him to be upset for the time being. He needed some time to compose himself. Thus Juliette didnât want to push him too hard.
She smiled gracefully, âOkay, Iâll wait for you at home.â
After leaving the house, Jaime called Mario.
âMario, come out for a drink. Bring Efrain and others with you as well*
At a highâend club that Jaime often visited.
and entered. His friends were Inside.
of a private room He pushed open the door waiting for him Seeing him coming. Efrain smiled and stepped forward to greet him âJay, why are you here alone? Did Juliette not come with you?â Jaime looked at him strangely and asked, âWhy did she co come with me?â
âWell..â Efrain was bewildered by his question Before he could think how to reply, Jaime again came up with a surprising remark âMy girlfriend a Marie. Why donât you ask me about her?â
Efrain was sl was shocked.
âJay, are you serious? Ever since Juliette came back to the country, you used to take her with you whenever you went out. Why do you suddenly mention Mariela? Didnât you say she doesnât know how to have fun and is At once Jaimeâs face became subtle.
He didnât know how to refute bored?â
Mario quickly changed the topic.
âJay, I havenât seen you these days. What have you been busy with lately?â
Jaime sat down on the edge of the sofa and lit a cigarette.âJuliette was injured and was in hospital for a few days I was there for her.â Mario looked puzzled. âJay, didnât you just say that Marie is your girlfriend? You have been at the hospital with Juliette.
Didnât Mariela get upset. with you?â
Jaimeâs face darkened.
Not only did Mariela cause a scene, but she also wanted to break up with him.
With this in mind, Jaime took a puff of his cigarette and said, âWe had a quarrel She wanted to break up with meâ
What?
The others looked each other, bewildered. It seemed that they had mentioned unpleasant topic.
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