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.

of the backyard gate creaking open caught my attention. Lucas walked in, his signature grin plastered

good friends. We were together almost every day, each interaction making me forget the pain,

didn’t have to come at all!” I yelled out, teasing

cracked a mischievous smile, and ran to scoop me

pleaded. “I’m sorry, okay!”

needs a dip. You talk too much.” He threatened.

Rona agreed.

this annoying all day!”

followed through with his

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

throwing me into the water.” Lucas mocked me, clapping his hands like

“What an achievement!”

snacks and drinks in his hands. “Uh?” He pointed at me and Lucas who held me in a

waved us off.

smile. A smile that said everything was okay, including

Follow me.” Dad spoke, and Rona and Victoria followed him.

out of the pool. I grabbed my

sat beside me. “Nothing new of course.”

rolled my eyes. “Why were you late?” I asked, glancing

cryptic answer serving as a reminder of his connection to the Castillos, to Marvin. “He’s doing

too fresh to handle. I didn’t mind thinking about him, but talking was when

should know, I heard he saved Rona’s bar from

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