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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.”

generous. “Haven’t you ever dated a girl before this?” she asked without thinking and instantly regretted it. She wanted nothing more than to bite off her own tongue; the topic of exes was taboo in relationships,

get

but that

effect on him whatsoever. However, Elise could only dream of mirroring his calm demeanor. He might be unaffected, but he’s my first love!

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

how pointed her question came off. “I

was clearly pleased with his answer, and the spike of jealousy she had felt now receded. “Okay, come on,

glanced at his watch and saw that there were

flame to the lead-in wire. In a matter of seconds, a loud crackling sound filled the backyard, after which came the thundering boom as the fireworks shot upward

and Alexander stood side-by-side; there was a quiet togetherness to them as they tipped their heads up to

end, she glanced at

and drew her into his arms, then muttered close to her ear, “Happy

other. “We should get some rest; plenty of visiting to do tomorrow.” With that, he took Elise by the hand and led

festive cheer. She donned a bright red coat and made her way downstairs, thereafter greeting the elders cheerily, “Happy

came into the dining room with a tray of freshly made Berliners, which were doughnuts filled with sweet jam. “Miss Ellie, have a Berliner! They’re supposedly meant to

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

her Berliner and immediately headed out of the door, throwing a hasty “Grandma, I have to get going now,

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

said hurriedly, “Mikayla’s back, and I have

keys and offered, “I’ll

into the car as told, and

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