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 be honest, she lacked the courage to tell Juniper the truth. Perhaps she needed more time to plan her speech

if you ever get into a relationship, you have to tell me,

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,

out of the window, but was disappointed to find that he

much hope, she checked her phone to see a message from Pierre. 'Open the curtains. Look

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

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, so it was out of the ordinary to be able to watch them outside of

had to admit that they were marvelous, 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

that she had no reason to decline him, she left after

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