When Stanley heard that, he was a little surprised. "Howard actually did that?"
"Yep, his retribution has come," replied Jimmy with a smile. "Back then, he broke a lot of women's hearts. And now, he finally falls in love with someone."
Stanley also grinned. "Indeed, and I never imagined him to fall in love with the girl working at his house. That's just very surprising."
"Yeah, and I recall that Sharon seems to have a good relationship with the girl too."
Hearing that, Stanley sighed. "Yesterday, she even suggested holding a gathering someday. She wanted me to invite Howard and his girl too, as she's curious how far they have gone now."
Jimmy was choked speechless.
Gazing into the living room, Stanley finally asked, "Is this why you called me to come out?"
"Of course not."
"What else then?"
Jimmy took a long drag on his cig, sighing.
"What's the matter?"
"I've been running around the city for Howard's matter today, and I even watched the surveillance tape when Howard's rival took away his girl..."
With a pause, Jimmy said, "Guess what I saw?"
"Yeah?"
"I saw two tricking Howards!"
Frowning, he then added, "I mean it! They look the same, even their height. Do you think there could be two men in this world who look exactly the same?"
"Nope," Stanley answered firmly.
"Then how come there were two identical men?"
"That's impossible." Stanley frowned. "Could they be related perhaps?"
"Do you also think that they could be somehow related?"
"Yeah. Otherwise, why would they look exactly the same, unless they are twins?"
That was a lot of information there.
Nonetheless, Stanley just smiled faintly. "Well, we could ask him about it next time."
Saying that, he opened the door and stepped into the living room. Then, thinking of something, he added, "Don't bring the smell of cigarettes in. Will you come in a while later?"
Jimmy was choked speechless.
Obviously, Stanley was worried that his little daughter and his wife would smell the cig.
After staying on the balcony for a while, Jimmy went into the living room. As soon as Lacie saw him coming in, she reached out for a hug.
Jimmy picked up his daughter. However, Lacie wrinkled her little nose immediately, crying, "Mommy..."
Puzzled, he questioned, "What's wrong, darling?"
In the meantime, Ariah and Sharon were chatting and drinking tea not far away. Hearing Lacie's cry, Ariah walked over and inquired, "What's wrong?"
Lacie pointed to her father, pouting, and said, "Daddy stinks..."
Ariah raised her eyebrows.
Receiving her gaze, Jimmy was a little alarmed.
As expected, she leaned over and caught a whiff of him. Then, she shot him a glare. "You promised to quit smoking, and now you're smoking again?"
"Sorry, honey. I'll definitely quit next time!"
Ariah rolled her eyes at him and took their daughter away.
On the other hand, Stanley was holding his little daughter, standing aside and sneering, "Pffft, you should have the willpower to quit smoking."
Jimmy just fell into silence.
Elaine didn't want to stay in the hospital anymore after she had recovered from the fever.
She sat up from the hospital bed and glanced at Vincent, who was reading a book on the small sofa.
"I need to use the washroom."
She requested.
"Sure."
But she pointed outside the door and demanded, "I would like to use the one outside."
Only then did Vincent looked up at her. "Why?"
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