Chapter 1643

After a night had passed, Skyler had carefully tucked away the hurt in her heart,

Come afternoon, she arrived punctually at the location designated by her college advisor. Some students were practicing their lines, while others were rehearsing their acts; everyone was busy with their own tasks.

Only Skyler found herself waiting far longer than anticipated, as her partner was nowhere to be seen. She pinged her speech partner in their three-person WhatsApp group. [Hey, are you here yet?)

No response came.

Skyler glanced at the clock; they had agreed to meet at 2 PM, and it was now 2:30 PM, a full half-hour late. In life, there was little she detested more than those who didn’t respect time. Even so, true to her nature, Skyler refrained from harsh words. [Hey, if you get this, please respond. We’re half an hour past our meeting time. Do you know how much longer you’ll be?]

She sent the message and waited some more, but still, there was silence from the other end.

The councelor, perhaps feeling the awkwardness of the situation, stepped in and said, [Skyler, why don’t you just focus on memorizing your speech for tomorrow? Don’t worry about the rest.]e2

Skyler replied with a simple “OK,” but she harbored a tiny grudge inside.

with the other failing to cooperate, meant not only their embarrassment but hers as well. She had no desire to embarrass herself in

reluctant to speak onstage, they shouldn’t have agreed to the advisor in the first place.

speech, determined to do

September 8th arrived.

College opening ceremony was held

and “Seeds of Hope,” not only lifted the spirits of the attendees but also gave many students like Skyler a glimpse of what

wasn’t that what life was about?

interest. Emma tugged at Skyler’s sleeve. “Hey Skyler, who’s the guy you’re supposed to speak with today? His name isn’t even on the program.”

shook

him yesterday, right? You mean to tell me you didn’t even see him?” Emma

a nod from

out on something this important? Our counselor is so strict; they wouldn’t let someone

be misconstrued as gossip. “I’m

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