Chapter 114

Richard’s POV

“How’s the Christmas preparation going?” Ace inquired. He had just got off work and was unbuttoning his shirt. I wondered why Ace always kept it simple—no designers, just plain shirts with unrecognizable brands which he actually cooperates with.

“Well, everything is going as set. The workers are really putting in much work to make it hold at its best!” I replied, scrolling aimlessly through my phone gallery.

Google had decided to bring old photos back to me, and I just sat there patiently analyzing all the pictures.

I saw one where I was 14 and had a popsicle in my hand.

“How is Anita?” he asked.

“Well… she’s fine… something just seems off about her lately!” I pointed out.

First, why will she ask me about my family all of a sudden?

“Why do you say so? Did she do anything?”

“Well, not really. She just seemed too curious—I mean, boldly too curious and all that!”

Second reason why I think she had been off