Chapter 161
“Is there something to celebrate today? Why is there suddenly a firework display?”
“Man, I bet it costs a lot with that much fireworks.”
“Could it be that another billionaire is proposing to a young commoner?”
“Pffi. You‘ve read too many of those cheesy stories.”
“I mean, who‘s to say? How do you explain the long firework display then?”
“It‘s been going on for twenty minutes. When will it end? Is there more?”
“Beats me.”
“Let‘s wait and see.”
Walking through the crowd, Veronica was amused by what the people were buzzing about. What great imagination!
It wasn‘t until they squeezed through the crowd and back to the side of the road that their surroundings got a lot quieter.
“Thanks, Xavier. I really enjoyed the fireworks.”
“Don‘t mention it.”
“Though I see you as my brother, hey, short reckonings make long friends.”
Veronica giggled and suddenly glanced subconsciously across the road. With that, she turned back to Xavier, saying, “Wait here. I‘m gonna buy something across from here.”
“Okay.” He thought no further of it and stood waiting there just like that.
Then, he heard his ringtone. With that, he fished his phone out to find Melissa calling. His little sister had called a good few times throughout the night, and he finally answered this time.
“Melissa, W
to go AWOL?!” Melissa roared, wishing she could teleport to
silent.
that little mind of yours! Veronica‘s leaving soon. You must be with her right now. Am I right,
had gotten closer to Veronica, some of Veronica‘s personality had rubbed off
“I‘m not.
“You swear?”
“I swear.”
As if I‘d
that habit, or you won‘t be able to find yourself
her. Double–standard piece
as he realized
to return, he sent a text to his little sister. ‘Thanks
Family consisted of so many, but Melissa was the only one who remembered his birthday–no, she was the
crossed the road back to him with a couple of
that, he asked, “What did you
secret.” Veronica deliberately teased him before leading him further
around the area, she knew there was
rest. After a ten minute walk, they finally
gazebo with a row of stone tables and benches. Although there were already people, there was still much space
seating area at the roadside. With that, the two walked further ahead and found
there weren‘t any mosquitoes or other bugs around, so they
here, of all places?” Xavier was
“Well, I got a little hungry, so I went and
the paper bags and
off, so I was always reluctant to get one.” While talking, she fished out a candle and put it on the
having no idea
wish!” Then, she pointed at the cake. “I‘m all about rituals, you see. As a
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