Chapter 5

Hearing this, Frost gave a bitter laugh. As he turned to leave, his silhouette seemed even more frail.

"Don't worry, Zeke. I won't disturb your life anymore."

"After all, I just wanted to be selfish one last time."

Frost begged me to go along with her plan to fake a marriage registration, in order to deceive her mother, Ms. Westwood.

I felt conflicted and torn, my emotions a jumble.

On one hand, I didn't want to continue this charade and make things worse. On the other hand, I couldn't bear to refuse her.

In the end, I reluctantly agreed, considering it one last favor for this long-time boss of mine.

Ms. Westwood's car was already waiting outside the apartment building.

I was about to open the passenger door when Frost snapped at me harshly, "Zeke, come here and sit next to me."

I glanced awkwardly at Frost's expressionless face before obediently climbing into the back seat.

Seeing this, Ms. Westwood put her arm around my shoulder and whispered in my ear,