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Sandra and Ruth ran into each other in the restroom. Their engagement to Maxwell, though not to the point of outrigli exchanged polite nods and brief pleasantries.

teractions had noticeably decreased since Sandra's hostility. Now, upon seeing each other, they "How's Maxwell doing?" Ruth asked, glancing at Sandra, who was touching up her lipstick in the mirror. "He's doing quite well. In fact, he's already discharged from the hospital."

Even though Sandra was behaving as usual, Ruth couldn't help but feel something was different about her. But before she could probe further, Sandra had finished washing her hands and left the restroom. Back in the private room, the party was already in full swing. However, when Sandra entered the room, she found the crowd surging toward the exit in a chaotic rush. She couldn't dodge in time, but luckily, Ruth managed to pull

her back.

"They're heading to the terrace," explained Ruth when she noticed Sandra's confusion. "It's nearly time for the city's New Year's Eve countdown fireworks show."

Sandra left out a soft "oh" in acknowledgment.

Ruth took Sandra's hand

barely

the others all standing frozen at the doorway, their

it was Ruth who looked ahead first. After a few moments, she gasped in surprise. "Isn't that Hendrix? What's he

stiffened the instant those words

break up with Yvonne? How

could no longer hold herself back. She shoved past the people in front of

the crowd, Sandra

shoulders, and a mustard-yellow scarf was wrapped around

It was Noelle!

palpable, with Hendrix's dark

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