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Part 17
"In a relationship, you should complement each other. If one is passive, the other should be active." He says before getting out of the car with an annoyed expression, followed by Phoebe.
Jonas, who was waiting for Abigail to exit, seems to muster the courage to ask. "Abby, is something wrong?" Jonas looks at Abigail, puzzled. Abigail looks back at him with a warm smile.
"According to you?" Abigail asks back. "Okay, I feel like there's no need to be too formal." Abigail continues casually. Seeing Jonas's indifferent expression, it seems he doesn't mind either. "I know we can't be considered close, but I'll need your help in the future. Considering you seem to be able to assess situations quickly, like just now. Will you help me?" Abigail looks at him hopefully.
The idea actually came out spontaneously, and Abigail wasn't expecting a hundred percent 'yes' from Jonas. After all, they just met, and they're not too 'close' t
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