Lahat ng Kabanata ng A Dangerous Atrophy: Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

“The fare, of course.”“But mister, I didn’t actually take your cab.” Jane was even more confused now.The cabbie rolled his eyes at her, sounding especially impatient. “You sat in my car, right? You’re so unlucky, so I’ll have to wash your bad luck out of my car, don’t I? And that costs money, right?“...”When Jane did not move, the cabbie frowned and hastened her. “Hurry up! Why are you always wasting time?!”“But I…”“No buts. It’s one hundred bucks, pay up.”Jane’s expression contort

Back then, she would even tell him with a straight face, “Sean, you’re too influential and powerful. You have too many enemies, so you shouldn’t have any weaknesses. Firstly, your woman can’t be your weakness. Rosaline is too weak, so she won’t do. But I’ll be perfect for you!”Every time, he would tell her off, saying, “How could you be so despicable? Going after your friend’s man?!” However, every time, she would throw her head back and retort with, “You’re single now, Sean. Once Rosaline off

Jane stood in front of Sean uneasily. Soon, someone knocked on the door, and Sean said in his deep magnetic voice, “Come on in.”Jane looked at the person who entered with some panic— It was Alora Smith, the one who had interviewed her three months ago.“Hi, Alora.” Jane’s heart was in her throat. She carefully glanced at Sean, who was sitting on a single-seater couch, and then she turned to look at Alora, who had suddenly appeared here. Her heart was pounding; she had no idea what this unreadable man was planning now.“Greetings, Mr. Stewart.” Alora was wearing a perfectly-tailored white suit, and it did not diminish her charms at all. She knew exactly how to behave in front of Sean, saying, “How may I help you, sir?”Jane found Alora’s attitude toward Sean a little strange, as though Sean was her patron or boss… What Jane did not know was that Sean really was Alora’s big boss. Jane had spent three years in prison, after all, and everything had changed in those three years.“Do y

Jane turned around to look at Alora, giving her a tragic smile. It was only then that Alora saw the bloody teeth marks on Jane’s pale lips. “A-Are you alright?” Alora asked.“I’m fine.” Jane stood up, her body swaying. Alora could not bear to see her that way, so she was about to help Jane when Jane steadied her footing, giving Alora a pale but grateful smile. “Thank you, Alora.”“Are... you sure you’re fine?” Alora could see that Jane could barely stand straight, so it was really hard for her

The boy was just over twenty, his hair dyed ash brown. He just radiated youthful arrogance.Right now, he was sprawled over the couch, but when he saw Jane enter the room, he suddenly leaned forward, the necklace swaying in the air with him. The boy pointed at himself and gave Jane a smile, saying, “C’mon, clownie, smile one for me. Over here, yeah! If it’s a nice smile, I’ll make it worth it for you.” He threw a thick wad of cash at Jane’s feet, not holding back in the slightest.That only ad