Chapter 347

The sun fell perfectly on my skin as I lounged by the poolside in our family yard, with Rona and Victoria by my side.

Everything was peaceful, so peaceful I couldn’t even believe it was real. Life had gone back to the way it use to as this was how we used to spend our days in the past.

My bond with dad had improved so much, we hadn’t argued since I had gotten back.

Victoria’s voice cut through the peaceful silence. “Do you think I should reply to Victor’s text?” A blush reached her cheeks.

“I think you should!” Rona who had been informed about everything told her.

It was quite amusing, considering Victoria had insisted I stay away from Marvin and it had even impacted our friendship. Now she was the one after the bad guy.

Still, I couldn’t help but feel happy for her. She deserved this happiness, this chance at love.

The two matched each other perfectly. They were both bossy, stubborn, and almost shared the same

name.

My mind involuntarily wandered back to Marvin. His curious eyes, his sweet voice, his smile. The memories were still fresh, but I shook off the thoughts, reminding myself of the present.

Knowing everything had been taken care of regarding Panther, as Lucas had mentioned, I didn’t have to worry about any of that anymore.

attention. Lucas walked in, his

presence in my life these days, our bond having grown from mere acquaintances to good friends. We were together almost every day, each interaction making me forget the pain, even if just

this late, you didn’t have to come at all!” I yelled out,

smile, and ran to scoop me up over his shoulders.

pleaded. “I’m sorry, okay!”

You talk too much.”

Rona

this annoying all

protest was cut short as Lucas followed through with his threat, throwing me

few seconds later, my squeals having turned into laughter. It was only fair that I share the refreshing experience with Lucas, and

Lucas mocked me, clapping his hands like one

child. “What an achievement!”

the scene with a tray of snacks and drinks in his hands. “Uh?” He pointed at me and Lucas who held me in a slight chokehold.

Victoria waved us off. “Don’t mind them

time he would see me do something ‘normal,’ he would carry that succeeded smile. A smile that said everything was okay, including the unspoken forgiveness between us. Rona’s voice rang out, “Did you bake some more of those delicious

and Rona and Victoria

the pool. I grabbed my towel and

me.

were you late?” I asked, glancing at

as a reminder of his connection to the

pain in my heart still too fresh to handle. I didn’t mind thinking about him, but talking was when it

acknowledged, “but you should know, I

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