Mashauva paused when a familiar voice traveled into her ears.

She thought her ears must be playing tricks on her. Otherwise, why would she hear Bruno's voice at this moment?

The silent surroundings confirmed her thoughts as she stood still, and she gave out a silent, bitter chuckle.

It was indeed an illusion.

With that, she strode forward, back to school.

The sound of footsteps came from behind her, and before she knew it, a slender figure stood in front of her, blocking her path. Surprised, she looked up, and a handsome profile took up her entire field of vision

Bruno?

Was it really him?

Disoriented, Mashauva couldn't tell if it was reality or a dream.

Was she hallucinating? What was Bruno doing there?

"You've been avoiding me for so long. Now that I'm right in front of you, are you this unwilling to

see me?"

He sounded tired as there was a hint of hoarseness in his voice. Breathing heavily, he moved closer to her.

With that, Mashauva took a reflexive step back. "Bruno..."

Bruno drew a deep breath, his gaze at her, somewhat helpless as he said, "So you still remember who I am. Then why do you keep refusing to see me? It's been half a month, Masahuva." She naturally couldn't tell him the reason. But now that he was right in front of her, she'd have to say something.

But what should she say? Mashauva hadn't a clue; she was never good at sugarcoating.

After much hesitation, she could only manage a stupid excuse.

"It's not like that, Bruno. It's just that I'm too busy with my studies lately."

to hang out with Freddy?" Mashauva didn't

"Well?"

not speak, Bruno took another step

to spare. I was very busy; I just happened to be free today." Mashauva breathed a sigh of relief after blurting all that out, thinking she

be

"I have to study tomorrow. No-

about the

to do? Mashauva pursed her lips and said,

that. Mashauva bit her lower lip, regretting what she had said. Were her words too harsh? After all, it was her problem

was not aware of her feelings. Besides, it was not wrong

she put all the blame on

she was deep in her thoughts, a

become a bad girl,

was confused. How was she

her around, forcing her to face him. It was summer, and her clothes were thin, so she could clearly feel the heat from his palm through

never lie to

Lie?

meet his deep gaze. His eyes were slightly narrowed, looking at her as if they could read

looked away, not wanting him to stare into her

lying. I really have

to find that they were clasped to her shoulders,

"Bruno?"

"Mashauva, let's talk."

abashed. "What's there to talk about? Bruno,

"You're right; it's already quite late. Next time you go out with Freddy, you can't stay out so late." With that, Mashauva defied him

decisions. Besides,

was not her real brother, so he had no right to tell her what

understand her actions when he recalled her recent state of

your brother, but we grew up together.

and ruffled the top of her

still wouldn't say a

to your class directly. Or, do you want me

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