1101 Chapter 8 After Declan came out , he made a phone call . ] ] Then he turned around and went back into the company . Seeing this , the ready influencers grew restless : " Why'd he go back ? We're not here for nothing , are we ?' Just as I was puzzling over this myself , I suddenly remembered something from Jenna's previous messages . " The parking garage . " I put on a face mask and baseball cap , calmly standing up . [ ] The influencers followed behind me , somewhat skeptical : ] " No way , right ? I mean , it's broad daylight . The parking garage has people coming and going - what normal person would do that kind of thing ? " Yeah , and cars are so cramped . What woman would be willing to do it in such an uncomfortable place ? At least find a hotel " For some reason , I'd never felt as confident as I did right now : " For the thrill " ] Under their astonished gazes , I calmly pressed the elevator button for the underground level . During those brief yet endless few minutes , I thought about a lot of things . Declan and I had been neighbors since we were ten ] We were always the most stable couple in class . The kids who gave both sets of parents the most peace of mind . Even the embarrassment and anxiety of my first period - Declan had been there for me through that too . He used to be so sincere , kind , and bright . [ ] I couldn't understand how he'd become what he was now . I didn't get it . Was it really that hard to control yourself below the belt ? || " Sis ... is that the carr The million follower influencer gently poked my arm : [ ] orks like ...- 1 " I think the license plate looks I squinted . looking for a long time before I could make it out clearly . [ ] I had to admire her . No wonder she was a big influencer - her observation skills were sharp . ] The few of us moved through the dim parking garage . ] Our steps were hurried yet we instinctively made no sound ] When we were still several meters from the car , I realized it was sitting there quietly . Not moving at all There wasn't even a hint of light inside . Everyone else noticed this too . ] After lowering their phones , an older woman said softly : " Maybe nothing's happening . Could this be a misunderstanding ? " She looked at me with some sympathy : ] " It'd be best if nothing was wrong . " " Don't worry , we won't charge you . It's just ... ' " ] " Wait a moment . " I composed myself , hid around the corner , and called Declan . I knew they felt sorry for me and meant well . But I couldn't fool myself . I didn't believe Declan would stop . [ ] The phone was answered almost instantly . Before I could speak , Declan launched into accusations : " What now ? How are you going to lose it this time ? " ] " Sophia , I really don't understand how you became like this . Yesterday you pulled that stunt , and I didn't fight with you because you're pregnant- " But look at you , giving me the silent treatment , not even making breakfast ... " I looked at the faint glow emanating from inside the car . My expression was calm . " Didn't " Didn't you say your childhood dream was to marry me and make me your princess forever ? " ] ago , you said you wanted to work hard to be a good father and husband ... " ] Just two months ago , you " Hiss ... " Declan let out a low moan, then raised his voice : ] " You're in your twenties - can't you stop being so childish ? " " Mm . " I walked toward the car as I spoke : " I understand . It won't happen again . " " That's more like it . " Declan laughed : [ ] " I work hard every day to support the family too . As long as you stop looking for trouble and giving me headaches , that's all I ask . " Jenna's getting married to Marcus anyway , so we'll inevitably see them often . From now on , you should ... " Knock . Knock . Knock I bent down and knocked on the car window , one tap after another . [ ] The next second , what came into view was Declan's face , pale with shock .