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.

be honest, she lacked the courage to tell Juniper the truth. Perhaps she needed more

a pout on her face, Juniper said, "Mommy, if you ever get into a relationship,

returned to her room, only to notice that her curtains were still drawn. Her bedroom

the window, but was disappointed to find that

cursed, her phone let out a beep. While she wasn't holding out much hope, she checked

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

she watched fireworks. Due to the severity of air pollution, fireworks were only allowed on certain occasions,

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

him, she left after putting on another layer of

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