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.

to tell Juniper the truth. Perhaps she needed more time to plan her speech so that she could convince Juniper

you ever

Selena tucked her in. After Juniper fell 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

window, but was disappointed to

she wasn't holding out much hope, she checked her phone

my own volition! Hmph!" With that, she opened the curtains. As soon as she did so, fireworks lit up the night sky. One by one, they crawled higher and higher before finally bursting under the

She could hardly recall the last time she watched fireworks. Due to the severity of air pollution, fireworks were only allowed on certain occasions, and even then, approva from authorities were required,

Selena looked across from 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 looking at her. While she looked tensed up in

Seeing that she had no reason to decline him, she left after putting on another layer

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