Chapter 161
“Is there something to celebrate today? Why is there suddenly a firework display?”
“Man, I bet it costs a lot with that much fireworks.”
“Could it be that another billionaire is proposing to a young commoner?”
“Pffi. You‘ve read too many of those cheesy stories.”
“I mean, who‘s to say? How do you explain the long firework display then?”
“It‘s been going on for twenty minutes. When will it end? Is there more?”
“Beats me.”
“Let‘s wait and see.”
Walking through the crowd, Veronica was amused by what the people were buzzing about. What great imagination!
It wasn‘t until they squeezed through the crowd and back to the side of the road that their surroundings got a lot quieter.
“Thanks, Xavier. I really enjoyed the fireworks.”
“Don‘t mention it.”
“Though I see you as my brother, hey, short reckonings make long friends.”
Veronica giggled and suddenly glanced subconsciously across the road. With that, she turned back to Xavier, saying, “Wait here. I‘m gonna buy something across from here.”
“Okay.” He thought no further of it and stood waiting there just like that.
Then, he heard his ringtone. With that, he fished his phone out to find Melissa calling. His little sister had called a good few times throughout the night, and he finally answered this time.
“Melissa, W
you? I made a feast seeing as it’s your birthday today, but I can‘t believe you decided to go AWOL?!” Melissa roared, wishing she could teleport to the other end
was on silent. I didn‘t hear your
Don‘t think I‘ve got no idea what goes on in that little mind of yours! Veronica‘s leaving soon. You must be with her right now. Am I right, or
of Veronica‘s personality had rubbed off on her,
“I‘m not.
“You swear?”
“I swear.”
I‘d believe anything
girl; don‘t speak like an uncivilized ape. Better correct that habit, or you won‘t be able
worse than this, yet you still cling to her. Double–standard piece of
couldn‘t help scoffing as he realized
text to his little sister. ‘Thanks for remembering my birthday, Melissa. I‘ll go back in a
Melissa was the only one who remembered his birthday–no, she was the only person in the world
him with a couple of
he asked, “What did
secret.” Veronica deliberately teased him before leading him
jogged around the area, she knew there was a gazebo
pieces of furniture where people could sit and rest. After a ten minute walk, they finally arrived at the seating area by the
of stone tables and benches. Although there were already people, there was still much
She pointed to the seating area at the roadside. With that,
rather cold lately, there weren‘t any mosquitoes or other bugs around, so they didn‘t have to worry
of all places?”
got a little hungry, so I went and
she took out a small box from one of the paper bags and put it on the table. Then, she opened it to reveal a golden
I loved this when I was a kid. Too bad we weren‘t well off, so I was always reluctant to get one.” While talking,
couldn‘t help feeling bewildered, having no
Then, she pointed at the cake. “I‘m all about rituals, you
this way?” Xavier was
cut the crap; hurry up.” While urging him, Veronica put her
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