Chapter 173

In the dimly lit restaurant, the three of them had placed their orders, and then silence descended again. The atmosphere suddenly turned chilly.

Joy glanced across the table at Serena and Samuel, reminding herself of the true reason for their outing today.

"Hey, big brother, Serena," she began casually, "next week is the anniversary celebration for Alderburg University. Are you both planning to go back to your alma mater?"

Samuel looked surprised. "Next week is the anniversary celebration?"

"Yes, didn't you know, big brother? Serena, you didn't know either?" Joy asked, a hint of surprise in her voice.

Serena nodded in response.

Alderburg University held some of her most cherished memories, as well as her most painful ones. She had only returned once since graduation that day she intended to finally say goodbye to Aaron.

"it would be a good

her shake her

flushed as she lowered her head, trying to mask her anxiety. "I really want you both to attend because...

then added, "because I'll be giving a speech

was taken aback.

been cooped

to give Samuel a chance, she nodded, agreeing

smile as she linked

dropped Joy off at her university before taking Serena home. On the drive, neither of them spoke. Samuel struggled to find a topic. Serena, to him, was like the moon in

make the moon disappear, which made him even more cautious. The more careful he was, the harder

"the division of shares has

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