Love the Second Time Around Novel

Chapter 96 Blinded

Astounded, I looked at the young lady holding onto my hand for a few seconds before my senses came back.

What a small world, indeed, to be able to bump into Vicky here!

She was smiling so brightly and led me along while grabbing my hand.

“It’s been long after graduation but it seems like you didn’t change much, Liliana. I was so disappointed when you said you wouldn’t come! Almost everyone who can make it is here today. It’ll be more enjoyable with everyone present.”

“The reunion is held here?” I asked in surprise.

“Yeah. It was in the message that I’ve sent in the group chat. Don’t worry; you’ve come to the right place.”

I was instantly at a loss for words. I had chosen to have dinner there since Nicholas had said that the restaurant offered standalone private rooms. I booked the place in order to avoid getting caught by reporters.

Therefore, even though the restaurant was expensive, I went ahead with it.

I had muted the WhatsApp chat group with my university classmates long ago so I did not see the message Vicky was referring to. Had I known the class reunion’s location was at the same place, I would definitely have chosen another restaurant.

“Vicky,” Though I felt bad, I still went ahead to break the news to her. “I’m actually not here to attend the class party. I’ve got a date with my friend.”

Vicky was initially taken aback but then followed with an unbothered look. “The fact that we’ve met unintentionally just shows that we are destined to bump into each other! Your friend is coming too, right? Ask your friend to join us later. Someone will foot the bill tonight.”

Had I not agreed to meet Nicholas in the first place, I might have changed my mind and accepted her invitation because of her enthusiasm.

“Vicky, I really can’t take up your invitation. I-I have something important to discuss with my friend today. But I’ll join you guys for the next class party.”

“Liliana, aren’t you being a little too cold?” Vicky finally sounded unhappy.

I sighed softly, unsure of what to say.

guys and a lady—walked out of the room at the end of the

and when they walked closer to me, I recognized that the lady was Xenia

my classmates

room? We’re all waiting for you.” The tall and skinny guy on the left started teasing

only been a few years

talented lady here and have been trying to get her to join us. Since you guys are here, help me

made me more embarrassed than before. I could only smile awkwardly

it’s been long. Seems like you’ve gotten

came back. He used to be a nerd, but he

looking great, too.” I politely

fun inside? You’re literally here already,” Xenia asked

meet my friend.” I pondered for a few seconds before I continued, “How about this; I’ll go greet the rest inside but I’ll join you guys

in such a circumstance that it would not look good for me to leave just like that, so I figured I’d compromise and meet everyone for a

was cold and displeased, instantly looked more agreeable upon my words. She waved her hand dismissively and said, “All right, all right. I’ll let you off this time. But if we have another party in the

acknowledgment. We were, after all, still classmates, so I did not want

the entrance to wait for

faces. Those youthful university

classmates and bombarded with questions about my relationship

my head vigorously in

relevant news on Twitter, and asked me

what more could I say? I reckoned the best way out was to bite through it and

on the brink of crumbling, Xenia got me out of the tough spot. “Move back, all

followed her

time.” The lady

greeting her. “Hi, Jennie. Yes, it’s

and I used to be

years of university, I had only become close friends with