Chapter 177

+8 Pearls

Lily noticed Pedro approaching her with a smile, holding two chocolate ice cream cones. As he reached her, he extended one toward her. “Here,” he said warmly.

She accepted the ice cream, her expression puzzled. “What’s this for?”

Grinning, Pedro held up his cone and replied, “To celebrate the start of our new friendship.”

Lily smiled back, taking a small bite of her ice cream. “Cheers to that,” she said playfully.

enjoyed their treats in comfortable silence for a moment before Pedro broke it. “Was that Mr. Ethan on the phone just now?” he

savoring her ice cream, nodded. “Yes… wait. How do you know

gave her a knowing look. “I saw your interview. It wasn’t hard

observant,” she teased,

said, nodding. “By the way, I’m really excited about your movie. I have a feeling it’s going to be a huge success.”

too,” Lily replied, her voice filled with quiet

hesitantly, “Since we’re friends now, can

course,” he encouraged her.

she cautiously began, “Earlier, you said I’m your first friend. What did you mean by that? If

lie, my life changed in ways I couldn’t imagine. After that, I found it hard to trust people,

pain, Lily nodded empathetically. “I get it. I’ve been betrayed by people I trusted too. But don’t worry, Pedro. You won’t

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