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.

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

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

room, only to notice that her curtains

the window, but was disappointed to find that he

out a beep. While she wasn't holding out much hope,

I'm not doing this out of my own volition! Hmph!" With that, she opened the curtains. As soon as she did so, fireworks lit up the night

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

much so that her breathing hitched. While the fireworks bloomed and vanished one after the other, 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 the beginning, her expression softened in the

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

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