After some thought, she retrieved her phone.

Throughout the day, other than feeling sluggish, Selena was constantly checking her phone. Although she tried to force herself to not check it, she realized she couldn't do it. After spending a day in absentmindedness, it was finally time to go home.

Arriving at home, even Juniper noticed that something was wrong with her. "Mom, are you in a relationship?"

Selena nearly stumbled over when she heard that. Is it that obvious? Why's everyone asking me the same question? she thought. "Juniper, you're overthinking this."

"But I have a feeling that you are." Juniper scrunched up her nose.

even have around me? You should go to bed now!" To be honest, she lacked the courage to tell Juniper the truth. Perhaps

face, Juniper said, "Mommy, if you ever get

asleep, she returned to her room, only to notice that her curtains were still drawn. Her bedroom was facing Pierre's study, so perhaps she had forgotten to open them

peek out of the window, but was disappointed to find that he wasn't

While she wasn't holding out much hope, she checked her phone to see a message from Pierre. 'Open the curtains.

own volition! Hmph!" With that, she opened the curtains. As soon as she did so, fireworks lit

watched fireworks. Due to the severity of air pollution, fireworks were only allowed on certain occasions, and even then, approva from authorities were required,

her to see Pierre observing her from his spot. Apparently, the fireworks were intended to cheer her up. He was wearing a sinister smile while

here.' She received a message from him. Seeing that she had no reason to decline him, she left

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