Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 298 The Elderly Man Searching for His Son

Lacey felt a bit awkward and shook her head with a smile. "No, we're just good friends."

Being fellow countrymen in a foreign land created an instant connection. Even though they'd never met before, conversation flowed easily between them.

As the celebration ended, a crowd streamed out of the auditorium. Several people waved to Jason from a distance, coming over to greet him with hugs.

From their conversation, Lacey gathered they were Jason's classmates, inviting him to join a party.

Impressed by Lacey's performance at the celebration, they praised her confidence and eloquence, extending the invitation to her as well.

Lacey hesitated, not knowing them well.

Jason seemed to notice her reluctance and said with a smile, "They're all my classmates."

His tone suggested he was encouraging her to join, and she found no reason to refuse.

"I'll come," she agreed without hesitation.

They each went home to change clothes before meeting at the agreed location and traveling together to the party.

On the way, Jason explained that the gathering was at a classmate's home.

The party wasn't large-only about ten people in total.

Unlike parties in Harmonia, gatherings in Unityland didn't involve sitting around a table for meals. It was completely self-service and much more casual.

Food and drinks were arranged on several tables, with space cleared in the middle for dancing.

The locals were outgoing and enthusiastic. As soon as they arrived, men and women pulled Jason and Lacey onto the dance floor.

Having lived abroad before and being naturally sociable, Lacey handled the situation with ease.

After a while, everyone became familiar. They clinked glasses and drank together. The ksihimiter Lacey' itrudirentice.

While dancing, he tried various conversation topics to get closer to her. Lacey instinctively disliked his slick manner but didn't show it. When his behavior became inappropriate, she didn't want to make a scene these were Jason's friends after all- so she excused herself, claiming fatigue.

Lacey had barely sat down when he joined her. After a few more drinks, he grew bolder and moved closer.

People in this country were very direct about dating. He poured Lacey a drink and started pressuring her to drink it.

Sensing his intentions, she said she couldn't handle alcohol well and didn't want to drink anymore.

He seemed determined, placing one hand on her shoulder and the other on her leg, leaning close to her ear and inviting her in a voice that wasn't particularly quiet-to spend the night.

away and moved further away. Though trying to

was chatting with other classmates nearby, unaware of the

noticed what was happening and began joking

laughed,

I think I'll dream about you

returned to her shoulder, pulling her into an embrace.

at her breaking point and about to

looked confused for a few

stern.

and speculated, "Is she

wagging his finger. "Don't

cause friction between Jason and his friends, so she stood up. "You all

interested in me? I'm quite good

values remained traditional.

his jacket.

someone protested, but he didn't stop, quickly

streets

party. If I hadn't, you wouldn't

to leave early regardless. Evan was a playboy in college. I've never liked his attitude toward relationships." Though Lacey

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been difficult for you

laughed, dispelling the awkwardness from the

why she had suddenly come here, and

someone else

since Jason didn't mention it, neither did

pedestrian bridge, they noticed a crowd gathered

out, "My photo! My son! I'm looking for my son! Has anyone seen

photo! My son! I'm looking for my son! Has anyone seen my photo?" Someone asked in broken Harmonian, "Are you looking for your son

country, encountering a fellow countryman in need

elderly man desperately asking everyone if they'd seen his photo, his son. No

him. "Sir, don't worry. Take your time. What are

Lacey, his dirty face lined with deep wrinkles, eyes glistening with anxious tears. "Son... photo...

considered, then asked, "Sir, are you looking for your son? Do you

nodded eagerly, then grew sad again.

or just a

Jason's opinion but found him staring intently at the old man, a hint of shock in

"What's wrong?" Lacey asked.

vanished as he shook

voice, the old man, who had been muttering

panicked or distressed, he stared intently at Jason and walked toward him step by