Killer Nights

Chapter 85: Silent Night

Jiang Zhengkai dropped off A-Jiao in front of the preschool.  He climbed out of the car and gently wrapped his arm around her waist as she was stepping out of the car.  “Honey, I can’t stay with you when you teach your evening classes tonight.  I’ll come pick you up when you’re done, alright?”

“Sure, that’s fine!” replied A-Jiao.  She batted her eyelashes as he held her in his embrace.  “Don’t work too hard!  And be careful on the road!”

“Hehe, I’ll be quick,” Jiang Zhengkai chuckled at A-Jiao’s concern.  He was only going to the alley to meet up with Lu Xiaoqiang so he could ascertain information on A-Di’s hometown.  It wasn’t hard work by any definition, but he knew A-Jiao’s concerns came from her feelings for him.  She really did love Jiang Zhengkai with all her heart.

“Okay, that’s good!  Just be careful.”  When she saw him chuckle, A-Jiao clearly knew that he didn’t take her concerns seriously.  She simply pursed her lips and said, “Promise me you’ll be alright, I don’t… never...