Chapter 24

Alex often seemed lost in thought, appearing as if he was pondering over something deep. His demeanor always gave off an air of "Will I bother to acknowledge you or not?"

Michelle wasn't sure if Alex was truly lost in his thoughts. She usually wouldn't initiate a conversation with him. She was afraid of interrupting him, and even more afraid that he would ignore her. In such cases, she'd be the only one left feeling embarrassed.

Michelle watched children fly kites in the plaza, letting her mind wander. She was reminded of some matters she had pushed aside for some time. She was currently living in a place that was previously rented under her name. It was an old one-bedroom apartment with inconvenient transportation. She had long wanted to move out but had been too busy writing to look for a new place.

She wanted a bigger, more comfortable home. Living in an old house was taking a toll on her mood and quality of life. With this thought, she pulled out her phone and downloaded a prope