Chapter 1942

After graduating from high school, Nolan and Ivy ended up at universities in different cities, and after that, they lost all contact.

Little did she know, her one-sided high school crush would resurface years later.

“Wow, it’s been ages since we last saw each other, huh?” Nolan asked casually, catching up on old times. “Back then, I heard you got into a decent college. So, how’s it going now? What have you been up to these days?”

Ivy could barely bring herself to look at him, unsure of how to explain that, following her graduation, her mother had requested her to remain at home and take care of her family, hindering her from pursuing a career.

So, since graduation, Ivy had never actually held down a job.

“It’s okay if you don’t wanna talk about it,” Nolan said, noting the shift in her demeanor, trying to break the awkward silence. “When I spotted you from afar, I was actually kind of shocked. I thought I was seeing things! That guy who was just chatting you up, he’s known around Greenhaven as a bit of a playboy. Do you know him?”

He didn’t press further, allowing Ivy to breathe a sigh of relief. “I don’t know him, and I can’t figure out why he wouldn’t leave me alone.”

on, it’s obviously ’cause you’re gorgeous,” Nolan chuckled

her

just call

at her lips, “You’re giving me too

keep your head down, not letting people see it,” Nolan leaned in, closing the distance between them slightly, “Don’t you remember? Back in high

gaze locked onto his warm brown eyes, and her mind wandered back to their high

class performance, and she was cast as a maid, which was an inconsequential role

were easy enough for her to master, but she had never been on stage before and lacked confidence, especially after being belittled at home. She remembered slouching just before going on

first told her, “Be confident. You’re beautiful.”

all these years, she

what brings you here?”

her earlier seemed to hold Nolan in high regard.

you? Do you

respond. She couldn’t possibly tell him

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