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.

gate creaking open caught my attention.

presence in my life these days, our bond having grown from mere acquaintances to good friends. We were

were going to show up this late, you didn’t have to come at all!” I yelled

and ran to scoop me up

it!” I pleaded.

a dip. You talk too much.”

Rona

been this annoying all day!”

through with his

into laughter. It was only fair that I share

water.” Lucas mocked

child. “What an

“Uh?” He pointed at me and Lucas who

us off. “Don’t mind

he would carry that succeeded smile. A smile that said everything was okay, including the unspoken

me.” Dad spoke, and Rona

of the pool. I grabbed my towel and settled down on

sat beside me. “Nothing new of course.”

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

Lucas replied, his cryptic answer serving as a reminder of his connection to the Castillos, to Marvin. “He’s doing fine, by the way,” Lucas added, in case you were

my heart still too fresh to handle. I

you should know, I heard

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