In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Since Lydia had recently returned to Pamore, Grace had invited her out for drinks. However, the former looked rather tired.

"You look so pale. What happened?"

In the private booth, Grace held a half-empty glass of alcohol. "Sorry, Zoey and Emily are both busy. You're the only one I could call."

She was half-drunk.

"Why are you talking like I'm some stranger?" As Lydia spoke, she poured herself a glass and took a sip.

"You haven't answered me. What's the matter?"

Grace's face was etched with worry. "Xander came back."

"Isn't that a good thing? Aren't you happy?"

"He confessed his feelings to me."

That hit Lydia like a bolt of lightning. She choked on her drink and coughed for a long time before she finally recovered.

"Confessed? When, where, and what did he say?" She was very excited.

temples and briefly recounted what

assumed that Lydia would be outraged. So she was surprised

"That's a creepy smile."

hand. "This is so sweet. I

in amusement. "You're

with Benjamin. That's because he cares. He's jealous! Isn't that enough to show you that he likes you?" Lydia thought for a bit and asked,

that everything feels too rushed. There are many

If it did, what kind of love would that be? That would be no

That made some sense.

between you

heard Grace's question. "What did you say? It's too noisy.

Grace hit her playfully.

the two of

a voice called

Timothy,

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to church if I had known that you would be

words are quite harsh. We have a history. You don't have to be so hostile." Grace

pursued you fervently. How does that not