Chapter 647: Pillars of support

Chapter 647: Pillars of support

"Nina! Nina!"

Nina flinched at the third call, snapping out of her trance. Her eyes shook a bit as she searched for the person who called her, only to see one of her colleagues by the entrance.

"Someone's looking for you," said the colleague, tipping his head to the side.

Nina slowly shifted her gaze to the person beside him, only to see Penny smiling and waving at her. A shallow breath slipped past Nina's lips the moment she saw Penny.

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"Mom and Aunt Jessa were worried," Penny explained, treading carefully beside Nina on their way to the café.

Nina smiled subtly as she gazed down. "I'm sorry that you had to come here to check on me."

"Why are you apologizing?" Penny arched a brow. "The second I heard that you broke off your engagement, I would've come here whether Mom or Aunt Jessa asked me."

"Hehe."

"So?" Penny tilted her head slightly. "Do you want to go somewhere?"

"Hmm?"

"It might not heal your broken heart, but I'm sure a break will help."

"Hehe. Thanks, but I'm fine."

"Are you sure?"

Nina smacked her lips and nodded, forcing a smile as she faced Penny. "Yes, Penny. It's alright." She then looked ahead, raising her chin as the corners of her lips hooked up a bit.

in a meek voice. "Although I ended up getting distracted in the middle of work, at least I have some tasks to return to once I snap out of it.

knowing she wasn't in a

Was it healthy? Penny wasn't sure. However, if this was what Nina thought

vacation, I can always come with you." Penny winked at her. "Mom and Aunt Jessa would also love to go on a trip

a weak chuckle. "I'll keep

away from her. "If this doesn't work, then call me. I'll come to you

Penny's suggestions, Nina couldn't help but smile subtly. She jumped a

smiling. "Perhaps the reason I'm accepting this breakup better than I expected is because of

why would I be the

know, but I feel better now that

"Getting better now, thankfully."

"Are you sure?"

out of

"How about Dad?"

fishing trip with the

"Including your husband?"

smiled and nodded. "Including

a conflicted smile while Penny sighed

Dad doesn't like him, I'm sure

assessed Penny's side profile for a moment, smiling subtly at the look in Penny's eyes. She had already seen

had

she still couldn't believe just how beautiful

just that, but

in the vicinity after seeing Penny in trouble,' Nina thought to herself, furrowing her brows as she remembered one event from that

remembered someone stopping her from helping Penny. "Nina?" Penny's call snapped

"Ah... ha ha... sorry."

zoning out because of her heartbreak. "We're already here," she said, tipping her

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