From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 28

Chapter 28

Since the last time she saw Debra in that glamorous dress, Shelia had realized the gap between them.

Juan always treated her like a little girl, seldom seeing her as a woman.

She had to seize this chance to confess her love to Juan.

The door opened, and Shelia’s heart raced.

She turned around, saw Juan enter, and threw herself into his arms.

“Shelia?”

“I thought you wouldn’t come.”

Shelia’s voice was low, tinged with sadness.

Juan pulled away, saying, “It’s your birthday, and I promised you to come.”

Shelia blushed.

But Juan frowned at Shelia’s outfit and the room’s decor.

“Juan, L…”

“This outfit doesn’t suit

Shelia was stunned.

turned on the lamp next to

you still like the birthday gift I picked for you

“Very.”

hadn’t fully recovered from what Juan

this room for you, so you can invite your friends over to play. It’s

Shelia froze.

some work to do tonight. You should rest early,”

“Juan!”

behind and choked with sobs. “Did I do anything wrong? Why

hands, but he couldn’t bring himself to say anything harsh. “I hope you’ll focus more on your studies and

time she

parking the car, was surprised to see Juan come out so soon. He

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celebrating Miss Miles’s birthday?”

“Drive, back home.”

Joe, who had been by his side for so long,

remained silent throughout