Chapter 128
“Sorry to disturb you. I’ll talk things through with Debra,” said Juan,
His gaze stayed fixed on Debra, trying to read her emotions, but since he entered, Debra hadn’t spared him a glance,
“Debra…” Ralph started.
Debra knew what he wanted to say. “Uncle Ralph, I’ll go now.”
Ralph held his breath. “Safe trip.”
Debra nodded and then followed Juan out of the house.
“You go head. I’ll drive my own car.”
Debra headed towards the garage. Juan grabbed her hand, frowning.” Are you still mad?”
Debra remained silent.
Juan spoke softly, “I was wrong to lose control.”
“That’s not the issue at all.” Debra withdrew her hand. “Let’s talk about it
when we get home.”
Debra turned and entered the garage Juan watched her back, lost in thought.
The two cars drove on, one behind the other. Knowing Debra was upset, he didn’t speed up, just silently following.
The streets were empty and eerily quiet. Debra played soft music, contemplating how to discuss divorce with Juan later.
The traffic light ahead turned red, and she braked. It didn’t work, and she was stunned.
‘This car…
Chapter 128
+25 BONUS
Juan glanced at the traffic light and called her. “You just ran a red light. It’s dangerous to drive like this.”
Debra had already tried braking several times. Now she knew there was a problem with the brakes.
She calmed herself down and said, “My brakes aren’t working.”
“What?”
“The brakes are malfunctioning!”
Debra turned pale. She hadn’t been driving too fast, but there was a speed bump ahead. If the car kept going like that, an accident would be inevitable.
Juan was taken aback. “Don’t panic. Head towards the outskirts, where there are no people. Try to avoid sharp turns.”
Debra did her best to calm down. Not far ahead was another traffic light. She quickly changed her route.
Juan looked around and spoke solemnly into the phone. “Maintain your speed. Hold on tight.”
Debra was stunned. “What are you going to do?”
Juan hung up the phone, stepped on the gas, and quickly caught up with
Debra’s car.
Debra rolled down her window and shouted at Juan, who was driving alongside her, “What are you doing? Stop!”
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