"Yeah." Joyce handed her the bag.

"My dad made strawberry jam and apricot jam yesterday night.He told me to bring it over since it's your favorite.You can take it home and let Mr.Shane try it too." Natalie smiled at her words.

"That's great, Joyce.Thank your dad for me."

"Don't mention it." Joyce waved her hand.

"This is nothing compared to what you've given us."

"It's not the same.The things I gifted you were store- bought, but these are hand-made with love by Mr.Rivers," Natalie replied as she took the bag from Joyce.

She could tell that the bag was full of jams based on how heavy the bag was.

Mr.Rivers must have stayed up all night preparing all these.

"It's all the same to me." Joyce shrugged.

Natalie stepped aside to make way for her.

"Alright, Joyce.Come on in."

Joyce grunted in response and followed her into the room.She glanced at the luggage bag in the room and said, "Are you done packing?"

"Yes, My flight will be at one in the afternoon.I'm planning to leave earlier in case of traffic jam “ Natalie replied.

Joyce nodded.

"Wise choice.Traffic will be heavy since it will be the new year soon."

why I'd rather leave

bag of jams into

chatted for a while longer

door as he too will be

"Justin's leaving?"

Natalie was puzzled.

Joyce nodded.

would be pretty tight next year since his company launched not too long ago.Taking a few days off to visit my family here is already his limit, so he'll have to head back today.After all, his company still

"That's true." Natalie nodded.

Joyce stood up.

"I'll be leaving then."

"Wait."

called

Joyce paused.

"What is it?"

do you think of Justin?"

stared at her

I think of him? Why do

know if

Natalie stared at her.

eyes as she was taken aback by

Justin? Nat, what are you talking about? Why would I

her

have gotten

Natalie was staring at her with

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