Hearing that name, Sabrina turned her gaze towards Bettie.
Lance was undoubtedly the man both Bettie and Elora were interested in Caught off guard, Bettie responded coolly, Oh really? I dont give a damn.
She found herself staring into the distance, her thoughts adrift.
Memories of his gentle and subdued demeanor emerged in her mind.
Some memories were not gradually blurred with time but became more and more profound.
Arielle chimed in, Its been ages since you two seen each other, hasnt it? I remember the intense rivalry you had with Elora over him.
It seemed like you and Lance mightve had something lasting. But then, after he moved abroad, I heard Elora followed. Shes the one who set up this reunion, and mentioned Lance might attend.
For real? Are they together now? another classmate queried.
Arielle shot Bettie a glance, then speculated, Possibly. Theyve both been abroad for so long, and Eloras been single all this while. Maybe she was holding out for Lance. Hosting a reunion right after returning?
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In silence, Betties eyes flickered with annoyance, her fingers involuntarily gripping the fabric of her dress.
Another classmate hinted, We shouldnt celebrate too soon. The final laugh might belong to someone unexpected!
Betties face clouded over. She retorted sarcastically, Is finding joy in leftovers Ive discarded considered a victory?
The classmate appeared taken aback, clearly not anticipating such a frank retort from Bettie.
Suddenly, the rooms door swung open.
A young man, around 25 and towering above 1.8 meters, stood framed in the doorway. Clad in a chic turtleneck and tailored trousers, he drped his jacket over one arm.
With a handsome face framed by gold-rimmed glasses, he scanned the room. His gaze briefly settled on Bettie as he inquired, What were you discussing moments ago?
Upon spotting the figure by the doorway, Betties eyes widened, and her body tensed up.
For a moment, her thoughts evaporated; he was the only one in her eyes.
Sabrina nudged Bettie gently.
Being astute, she picked up on the unspoken tension between Bettie and Lance.
Bettie snapped back to reality, quickly averting her eyes, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.