Chapter 581 That's Not the Point!
?Villain Ch 581. That's Not the Point!
Gerry furrowed his brow, concern etching lines on his forehead as he observed Allen's dry smile and slightly flat expression. "What's eating at you, Allen? You look like you've been carrying the weight of the world."
Allen let out a quiet sigh, hesitating before responding. "Just got a lot on my plate, you know? Too much to do."
Gerry's frown deepened. "Need a hand? Seriously, man, I'm here for you."
Allen shook his head, his lips twitching into that familiar dry smile. "Nah, I got this. Thanks, though."
Gerry clicked his tongue in disapproval. "You're always like this, Allen. Refusing help until you're on the brink of collapse. You need to learn to lean on your friends, buddy."
Panic flashed in Allen's eyes for a moment, realizing Gerry was onto something. "No, I'm seriously fine. It's just a temporary chaos, you know? Things will settle down soon." N0v3lRealm was the platform where this chapter was initially revealed on N0v3l.B1n.
Gerry regarded Allen skeptically, an unspoken disbelief lingering in his eyes. "Alright, alright. Just remember, if you ever need help, I'm here. Don't let pride be your downfall."
Inside the Pilates class, instructed by Larissa, Sophia tried to focus on her Cat Cow Stretch, but her attention kept wandering to the scene outside. She found herself more intrigued by Allen and Gerry's workout routine than her own stretching pose.
However, Larissa's calming demeanor and the assurance that this was part of her role as an instructor quelled Sophia's concerns. "It's okay," Larissa insisted, "It's my job to make sure everyone is comfortable with the poses. No need to be concerned."
Reluctantly, Sophia agreed, "Alright, if you say so."
Larissa, with a sense of expertise, gently adjusted Sophia's limbs to align them with the intricate Pilates pose. Sophia's body, unaccustomed to such movements, resisted the changes, making the experience all the more challenging.
"Engage your core. It's crucial for this pose," Larissa advised, her voice a soothing guide amidst the physical struggle.
Sophia, feeling the strain in muscles she rarely used, tried her best to follow Larissa's instructions. The atmosphere in the pilates class was serene, the only sounds being the rhythmic breathing of participants and the soft cues from the instructor.
Larissa occasionally flashed a subtle smirk, noticing Sophia's evident discomfort. The challenge posed by the Pilates routine had indeed taken Sophia by surprise, rendering her body stiff and unresponsive. Larissa, seizing the opportunity, ensured that Sophia's focus remained solely on the class, leaving no room for wandering thoughts about Allen.
An hour had passed. Allen took a sip from his protein shake, the familiar taste of whey protein filling his mouth. The gym atmosphere buzzed around him as he sat on one of the benches, the clinking of weights and the rhythmic hum of treadmills providing a backdrop to his conversation with Gerry.
Setting the protein shaker down, Allen casually mentioned, "Oh, by the way, I'm moving tomorrow."
Gerry, mid-sip from his own protein shake, nearly spat it out in surprise. Coughing, he turned to Allen with wide eyes, "Moving tomorrow? And you didn't tell me? What kind of friend are you?"
Allen shrugged, unfazed by Gerry's reaction. "It's not a big deal. I've got everything sorted out."
Gerry slammed his protein shaker on the bench, a mixture of disbelief and annoyance etched on his face. "That's not the point, man! We're friends, and friends tell each other when they're making big moves like this."