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Chapter 186

Chapter 186 Amnesia

“Jack has something going on, and Danny is out as well,” Alexander explained.

Oh, but… Elise was about to word her excuses when Alexander followed up quickly with, “Why don’t you sit down and watch some television with me?”

She took on the invitation with obvious reluctance, but the next moment, even as her eyes were fixed on the television screen, her mind had already wandered somewhere else.

Time ticked by slowly, and when the clock struck 11.30PM, Alexander turned to look at her. “We’ll set off the fireworks and firecrackers in the backyard later; do you want to come along with me?”

She snapped out of her thoughts and asked blearily, “Wait, is it time already?”

“Another half-hour to go,” he replied.

“Oh,” she muttered. “Then we should probably make our way over now.”

They sauntered over to the backyard where the fireworks and firecrackers had been readied for the new year celebration. Alexander went about arranging them, laying down the lead-in wires as he said, “We’ll set them off as soon as the clock strikes midnight.”

Elise hummed in response. Just then, seemingly by magic, Alexander produced a simple envelope and handed it to her, saying, “Here, it’s a gift for you.”

She stared at the envelope, which was bulging with what was presumably cash, and asked in astonishment, “F-For me?”

With a trace of impatience, he shoved it into her hands. “Just take it, will you? I’ve never had to think about getting gifts for girls, and I won’t have you turning down my kind gesture.”

caught herself and quickly accepted the envelope. She tested the weight of it and thought the amount was more than generous. “Haven’t you ever dated a girl before this?” she asked without

“Don’t get me wrong.

nonchalantly, “Hmm… I did date a girl once, but

Elise could only dream of mirroring his calm demeanor. He might be unaffected, but he’s my first love! She noted

she like? Was she pretty?” She did not notice how jealousy had worked its way into her tone when she

her question came

the spike of jealousy she had felt now receded. “Okay, come on, we have

glanced at his watch and saw that there were

loud crackling sound filled the backyard, after which

them as they tipped their heads up to watch the firework

glanced at Alexander and said

into his arms, then muttered close

what felt like a long embrace, they released each other. “We should get some rest; plenty of visiting to do tomorrow.” With that, he took Elise by the hand and led her back into the house, whereupon they

up early the next morning. It was a whole new year, and the morning air was thick with festive cheer. She donned a bright red coat and made her way

of freshly made Berliners, which were doughnuts filled with

only just taken one and thanked Stella for it when her phone rang. She picked up the call and blanched when she heard what was said on the other line. Meanwhile, having just come downstairs, Alexander

her Berliner and immediately headed out of the door, throwing a hasty “Grandma, I

of this, Alexander grew worried and chased after her. “Where

hurriedly, “Mikayla’s back, and

this, he grabbed his car keys and offered, “I’ll drive you over; get

minute, Elise got into the car as told,

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