Chapter 31: Isn’t it too over the top?
Heaven wasn't acting when Axel drove at maximum speed, almost crashing the car into another vehicle. Although the speed or danger in his recklessness didn't scare her, she was fighting this strong emotion surging in her heart. The words she expressed somehow hurt her heart, and Heaven couldn't deny that.
Fortunately, Axel was a good driver. Still, his reckless driving warranted angry honks and the police pulling them over to the side. His connections saved them the trouble of getting a ticket, but still, he was lectured to drive safely since he was not only putting his life in danger but also the people on the highway.
After a long lecture from the police, Axel and Heaven journeyed in silence. They didn't talk for the rest of the journey, dropping her off at the Zhu Mansion. As soon as they arrived, Heaven glanced out the window.
'This house,' she whispered inwardly as a sudden memory resurfaced in her head.
A memory of Heaven gazing out the window and seeing this beautiful mansion for the first time. The original Heaven carried a heavy heart back then. It was the same heaviness the current Heaven felt right now. The only difference was that the original Heaven saw this place as a prison, while the current Heaven saw this as a beautiful place she had ruined.
"Get out. I have another errand to do." Axel broke the silence in the car, keeping his eyes ahead without showing a sign he wanted to look at her.
Heaven breathed out and nodded, picking up the paper bags. But before she would hitch outside, she turned her head in the driver's seat.
"Thank you for the ride. To be honest, I don't know the address I lived for the past five years." She smiled, watching Axel look at her with furrowed brows. "So, I really appreciate your help."
With that being said, she didn't idle and left the car. She marched toward the front door, glancing over her shoulder on the way, but didn't slow down in her steps until she got inside. Meanwhile, Axel kept his eyes on her until she was out of sight.