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“Timothy, I’m not feeling so good. My stomach hurts,” Betty winced, clutching her stomach. “Can you wait for me a minute?”

“Excuse me, where’s the restroom?” she asked a passing clerk, her fingers digging into her handbag. She bit her lip, trying to hold back the nausea.

“Down that hallway,” the clerk replied, pointing.

Betty hurried to the restroom. Timothy stood there, watching as Jackson led Zinnia upstairs. Zinnia walked beside him, looking up at him with a smile. From a distance, Jackson’s voice echoed softly. “Come on, Zinnia. Let’s get some dinner.”

Timothy just stuck there for a long while, silent and lost in thought.

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“Jackson, aren’t we going home for dinner with Grandma and everyone else?” Zinnia asked.

“Not tonight. I thought we’d grab something different. I’ve got a table upstairs,” Jackson said, steering her toward the elevator. Zinnia just nodded and stayed close.

“Mr. Lynn, your table is this way,” the waiter said, guiding them through the quiet private dining area on the 17th floor. Jackson had booked a table by the window instead of a private

room.

The tables were separated by curtains, each with its own distinct style: elegant and

traditional, sleek and modern, sweet and charming, bold and flashy, and even cool industrial

vibes.

own custom menu. The owner of this place definitely had a knack for

gone wild with the design. He started to wonder if bringing Zinnia here was such a great idea

suggesting they go somewhere else, but he

beautiful lady beside you?”

and saw his friend Perry Stark

at Perry. He was wearing a yellow-and-white flashy shirt, had pink hair, a pale face, silver earrings, and a charming smirk. He

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what a cute girl, huh? She’s a bit young for you, though,” Perry checked

my cousin, Zinnia,” Jackson

Perry Stark,” Jackson

obediently. Her voice was naturally sweet, and even though she kept a straight face, it

Zinnia,” Perry replied, instantly straightening up

you here. Wanna grab a bite with me? Oh, and what do you guys feel like eating? My treat today,” Perry said with a grin, stepping

Zinnia instead

you, Jackson,” Zinnia said without

it cool and drop the

with how things had been

up for me,” Perry said, rolling his eyes. He turned to Zinnia and pulled out his phone. “Hey Zinnia,

Jackson, puzzled, and couldn’t figure out why. After all, since coming here

don’t.” Perry still held his

go ahead, Zinnia. You can always hit Perry up

with a smile.

out for Zinnia once she joined their circle. He’d planned to introduce her to a few of them soon, even if

times when he couldn’t be there for her, and it was good to

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