Begging For A Reconciliation

“Tsk tsk. Look at the lovebirds.”

“Someone has finally captured the heart of our school hunk. So many girls are going to have their hearts broken.”

The men at the table chatted merrily and teased Ian and Leah. In contrast, the two female volunteers had bitter expressions and hardly consumed any food.

“Why aren’t you eating?” Bryan asked in concern when he noticed the women’s odd attitude.

The lady with curly hair, Rebecca Patel, forced a smile and said, “It’s all right. I can’t take spicy food.”

Ian said apologetically, “I’m sorry, I selected this restaurant as Sarah likes the food here. I forget to ask for your preferences.”

Rebecca scowled, her eyes glistening as she tried to fight back her tears. While Leah failed to notice the woman’s annoyance, Serena did. She smirked as she realized she had discovered a secret.

When dinner was coming toward the end, Sunny and the rest gave a toast to Ian. After downing three glasses of alcohol, Ian said, “Although I’m unable to join the trip, I’m confident that you guys will look after Sarah for me. She has a weak physique, so I’m worried that she’s unable to adapt to the harsh conditions there. Do keep me informed if there’s an emergency.”

“Of course, we will. We have been friends for so long, Ian. We’ll definitely take good care of your fiancee.” Bryan, who was slightly intoxicated, pounded his chest and assured. Sunny, on the other hand, was unusually silent. His face flushed and his eyes were hollow as if he was deep in thought.

Sunny stood up and announced, “I’ll be heading to the

too!” Rebecca followed Sunny closed behind as they made their way toward the restroom. However, once the duo

expression earlier? Didn’t I tell you to get into

expression turned solemn and she bit her lip hard. She replied bitterly, “I didn’t mean to defy your instructions. I couldn’t help myself when I saw how well Ian treated

with disdain. “You can’t control yourself just because of that?” I warned you a long time ago to get lost if you are not up to the task! Don’t you dare to mess things

crimson with rage. “Don’t blame me for being blunt,” he softened his tone. “I’m just being honest

interest. We are in the same precarious situation now,” Rebecca clenched

Sunny’s veins when he heard Rebecca’s threats. However, he had no choice but to control his temper. The man sighed before urging, “Just bear

festered in her. Eventually, she swallowed down her frustration and nodded her head silently. After chatting for a while, they returned to the

of the shadows. He frowned as he watched the duo disappear from sight. After a brief pause, he

Abingdon, a town that was famous for being embedded in the mountains. There were approximately seven to eight villages like Rock Hill

an underdeveloped location as she had endured hardships before she married Han. Serena, on the other hand, was a pampered child. It was her first time sitting on a bumpy and uncomfortable bus ride. Her face was drained of color as she

school where we’ll be doing volunteer teaching. It’s the only school within a ten-mile radius. All of the children from the eight villages

his first visit. Hence, he inquired further, “They walk a few

added in confusion, “Would all the students be taught the

those locals with some form of education would strive to leave their village and find work elsewhere. As