Chapter 38 The Classmate Reunion

Elyse rolled her eyes at Rebekah and departed with Freddy. They hailed a taxi and headed to the restaurant.

Upon their arrival, they entered the bustling hall and encountered Lizzie and several classmates. They immediately launched into lively conversation.

Lizzie quickly broached a topic she had read about online. "I saw something on the internet a few days back. Were you really left at the altar? How dreadful for you, Elyse! How did you end up as the jilted bride?"

Elyse looked intently at Lizzie. Their relationship had been strained in high school, as Lizzie often sidelined Elyse and sometimes resorted to bullying.

Nonetheless, Elyse had dismissed these actions as trivial and chose to attend the reunion, only to find Lizzie unchanged after all these years.

"heard that story and assumed it was another person who shared your name. It's shocking to

realize it was actually you."

"There's something you may not be aware of. Elyse clarified everything in a video she posted later. She appeared quite distressed."

"Poor Elyse, indeed. After her phone number got out, everyone

bombarded her with calls. Reading those comments was horrifying."

Overhearing another classmate, Lizzie hypocritically took Elyse's hand and spoke. "It must have

been exhausting for you, attempting to marry into wealth and then hastily choosing someone else

But no worries, it's all in the

onlooker heard Lizzie's comments and inquired, "Was Elyse

up marrying someone else? What happened? How come

blinked and turned to Elyse, feigning innocence. "Elyse, everyone seems curious. May I share your

Lizzie. She preferred

was a nightmare for her. Clearly, Lizzie aimed to embarrass her by bringing

gossip. It's been a terrible ordeal for Elyse. Why

Elyse and questioned, "Is it really that terrible for you? You seem fine, as if nothing happened. Were you just pretending to be devastated in the video to gain everyone's

"You

confusion. "How can I be

to me back in school, Elyse retorted. "Now, I

and you're about to get married. Aren't you pleased and

The next

silent. Elyse was right. She did feel pleased, but she couldn't admit that openly;

poorly

uncomfortable, I won't mention it again." She addressed her classmates, "Please, let's not dwell on gossip. It will only upset

tension, the others ceased their inquiries and followed Lizzie to

room.

at Elyse with concern.

replied, shaking

phone began to vibrate incessantly. She checked it and saw ongoing messages in her classmates' group

is the guy that left Elyse? Wasn't he supposed to be wealthy? Lizzie, do fill us in when Elyse

to hear more

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