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 speech so that

on her face, Juniper said, "Mommy, if you ever get into a relationship, you have to tell

to her room, only to notice that her curtains were still drawn. Her bedroom was facing Pierre's

out of the window, but was disappointed to find

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

who told me to open the curtains, so I'm not doing this out of my own volition! Hmph!" With that, she opened the curtains. As soon

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

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

that she had no reason to decline him, she left after putting on another layer of clothing. Pierre also went downstairs to get his

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