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…”

interrupted her. “This outfit doesn’t

Shelia was stunned.

turned on the lamp next to

still like the birthday gift I picked for you

“Very.”

from what Juan

asked Joe to arrange this room for you, so you can invite your friends over to play. It’s close to your school,”

Shelia froze.

to do tonight. You should

“Juan!”

choked with sobs. “Did I do anything wrong?

to say anything harsh. “I hope you’ll focus more on your studies

a beat. By the time she came to her senses,

Juan come out so soon. He asked,

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celebrating Miss Miles’s birthday?”

“Drive, back home.”

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

silent