Chapter 106

“Ah? This… this Isn’t quite right,” Elysia hesitated, a frown creasing her forehead.

“Nonsense, it’s perfectly fine if I say so. Unless, of course, you’re looking down on me,” Jessamine retorted with a playful smirk.

“No, no, not at all. It’s just that I feel… I’m out of my league here,” Elysia admitted, her cheeks flushed with modesty.

“Out of your league? If anything. I’m punching above my weight with you! Look, because of Corbin’s situation, I’ve been a bit of a recluse these past years. Haven’t really hit the social scene, my circle of friends has pretty much dried up. We met because of Corbin, and that’s fate if you ask me. If you don’t mind, let’s be friends from now on. We can be there for each other, lend an ear, share our thoughts and troubles. What do you say?” Jessamine’s eyes were earnest, searching Elysia’s for agreement.

Elysia found it impossible to refuse such a heartfelt offer. “Okay!”

Jessamine beamed. “Great!”

“Ding ding ding…”

The sudden sound of Elysia’s phone interrupted their moment. It was Blossom calling.

“You go ahead and take that,” Jessamine said, gesturing towards the phone.

Elysia nodded and swiped to answer, “Hey, Blossom.”

of strawberry–flavored milkshakes, so we snagged some from a stand out here. It’s a bit crowded;

taking so long;

thing, send me your location, and Emmett and I will come find you guys later.”

“Will do.”

hanging up, Jessamine asked, “A friend of yours?”

together, and she took my other two

“That’s right.

some free time, bring the kiddos and their dad over.

the kids… they don’t have a dad. It’s

furrowing with concern. “Did something happen to him, or

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her voice

understood the unspoken hardship. “You’ve had

another

we’ve settled into a

family has some clout here in Jindale City. If you ever run into any trouble,

I

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