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

birthday today, but I can‘t believe you decided to go AWOL?!” Melissa roared, wishing she could teleport to

phone was on silent. I didn‘t hear your

little mind of yours! Veronica‘s leaving soon. You

had rubbed off on her, leading

“I‘m not.

“You swear?”

“I swear.”

if I‘d believe anything

a girl; don‘t speak like an uncivilized ape. Better correct that habit, or you won‘t be able

still cling to her. Double–standard

couldn‘t help scoffing as he realized

to his little sister. ‘Thanks

Family consisted of so many, but Melissa was the only one who remembered his birthday–no, she was the only person in

Veronica crossed the road back to him

he asked, “What did you

a secret.” Veronica deliberately teased him before leading him

jogged around the area, she knew there was a gazebo up

rest. After a ten

Xavier to the gazebo with a row of stone tables and

seating area at the

there weren‘t any mosquitoes or other bugs around, so they didn‘t have to worry

here, of all

hungry, so I went and

she took out a small box from one of the paper bags and

well off, so I was always reluctant to get one.” While talking, she fished out a candle and put

bewildered, having

Then, she pointed at the cake. “I‘m all about rituals, you see. As a kid, I‘d always

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