She couldn't help but compliment him, feeling uplifted as she hummed a tune on her way back to her bedroom to change clothes.

Upon hearing her words, Abner looked down, his lips curling into a smile as he awkwardly continued to adjust his cuffs.

When Shirley arrived at the restaurant and sat down, she immediately noticed Mark at a nearby table.

Mark was having a casual dinner with classmates from his major, just a small gathering of four.

His face turned red with anger upon seeing Shirley and then Abner.

"Who's this? Shirley, you got a new boyfriend?! How could you move on so fast, you never really liked me!"

Shirley frowned at his temper tantrum.

Realizing he had overreacted, Mark tried to regain his composure.

Shirley wanted to move to a different table, but the restaurant was too popular, and there were no spare tables. Plus, the restaurant was known for its fresh seafood.

She sat across from Abner and ordered a must-try combo, then handed the menu to Abner.

"See anything you like?"

Mark glared at Abner as if trying to set him ablaze with his gaze.

Abner, unfazed, made his choices.

"Shirley, let me treat you. I won some money from a chemistry contest," Abner offered.

Mr. James had mentioned this, but Shirley had insisted he save it for pocket money.

at being treated

mind if I

then realized it was

his eyes, surprised by how much Abner had changed. The once timid

his cutlery tightened, his face

had speculated about Shirley and Abner's relationship because of his own fling with Jessica, but now, even though he and Jessica had distanced

feeling as though he'd been

as two girls approached Abner, asking for his WhatsApp

with amusement at Abner's cold

Mark, this confirmed his suspicions

tried to engage Shirley in conversation

"Shirley!"

voice, he caught the attention of his tablemates and forced himself to calm

months since we

How have you been? I

el.r

translating with a professor. Have you sent out resumes, or are you considering

decided yet. I'll see

a pang of superiority. Regardless of Abner's good looks, he

your resume to

family's company. We're hiring

l.ne

international students,

good

"No thanks."

her polite refusal, Mark was

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