Shirley leaned back, gazing dreamily at the lush greenery in the distance, a soft smile playing on her lips.

"Abner, someday I want a house with a garden, you know? I want to plant lots of flowers, maybe the kind that bloom all year round." Abner's palm itched with anticipation, and he couldn't resist asking, "So, Shirley, does that mean you'll be living there with me?"

"Of course," she chuckled, her eyes twinkling with a hint of tipsiness. "I'm making good money with these projects I'm doing with my professor. It's hard work, but the bonuses are pretty sweet. Give it a couple of years, and I'll be able to afford that house, even before you graduate from college."

Abner felt a burst of happiness. It seemed he had a place in Shirley's future plans. And he still had five more years until graduation.

He took a sip of his juice, relaxing a bit. But then Shirley leaned towards him, her head resting on his shoulder. Abner's hand trembled, nearly dropping the glass.

He turned to look at her and noticed a bit of fruit stuck at the corner of her mouth. Leaning in, he gently wiped it away with his finger.

However, to Mark, who was watching from afar, it looked like Abner was stealing a kiss.

Unable to hold back, Mark stormed over. Before Abner could react, he found himself drenched in a drink.

at Mark. Mark, trembling with rage, grabbed

onto the coffee table. Mark, groaning in pain, tried to get up for another round,

spat out,

aback, half amused, half infuriated. "What did you just

as if wishing he could tear him apart. "I said you're unbelievable, Shirley! This is illegal, you know.

her ears, a mix of anger and laughter bubbling inside

a minor! Being

behind her, raised an eyebrow, a smirk crossing his face. He knew Mark had misunderstood the situation. Abner quickly took Shirley's hand, his voice laced with

"Do I even need to smear you? It's clear as day! What do you think this kid feels for you? Ha, it's written

Abner protested, "I didn't."

his teeth, looked like he was about to throw another punch. But before he could, Shirley's

first

had seen him flirting with Jessica,

felt this repulsed. Now,

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