Love the Second Time Around

Chapter 96 Blinded

Astounded, I looked at the young lady holding onto my hand for a few seconds before my senses came back.

She was smiling so brightly and led me along while grabbing my hand.

“It’s been long after graduation but it seems like you didn’t change much, Liliana. I was so disappointed when you said you wouldn’t come! Almost everyone who can make it is here today. It’ll be more enjoyable with everyone present.”

“The reunion is held here?” I asked in surprise.

“Yeah. It was in the message that I’ve sent in the group chat. Don’t worry; you’ve come to the right place.”

I was instantly at a loss for words. I had chosen to have dinner there since Nicholas had said that the restaurant offered standalone private rooms. I booked the place in order to avoid getting caught by reporters.

Therefore, even though the restaurant was expensive, I went ahead with it.

I had muted the WhatsApp chat group with my university classmates long ago so I did not see the message Vicky was referring to. Had I known the class reunion’s location was at the same place, I would definitely have chosen another restaurant.

“Vicky,” Though I felt bad, I still went ahead to break the news to her. “I’m actually not here to attend the class party. I’ve got a date with my friend.”

Vicky was initially taken aback but then followed with an unbothered look. “The fact that we’ve met unintentionally just shows that we are destined to bump into each other! Your friend is coming too, right? Ask your friend to join us later. Someone will foot the bill tonight.”

Had I not agreed to meet Nicholas in the first place, I might have changed my mind and accepted her invitation because of her enthusiasm.

“Vicky, I really can’t take up your invitation. I-I have something important to discuss with my friend today. But I’ll join you guys for the next class party.”

“Liliana, aren’t you being a little too cold?” Vicky finally sounded unhappy.

I sighed softly, unsure of what to say.

then, three people—two guys and a lady—walked out of the room

walked closer to

looked familiar, too. I knew they were my classmates as well, except I was unsure of

waiting for you.” The tall and skinny guy on the left started teasing

chuckled. “It’s only been a few years but you’ve become cheekier,

talented lady here and have been trying to

me more embarrassed than before. I could

been long. Seems like you’ve gotten

used to be a nerd, but he

I politely gave a

joining the fun inside? You’re literally here already,” Xenia asked

about this; I’ll go greet the rest inside but I’ll join you guys at the next opportunity. I really

such a circumstance that it would not look good for me to leave just like

displeased, instantly looked more agreeable upon my words. She waved her hand dismissively and said, “All right, all right. I’ll let you off this time. But if we have another party in the

still classmates, so I did

stating that they would be at the entrance to wait for the others’ arrival. Before heading in with Vicky and

faces. Those youthful university days

was surrounded by my classmates and

my head vigorously in an

took out his phone, found the relevant news

could I say? I reckoned the best way out was to bite through it and negate all the

as I was on the brink of crumbling, Xenia got me out of the tough spot. “Move back, all you nosy-parkers. Let’s

and followed her to

time.” The lady

of beverage down and heaved slightly before greeting her. “Hi, Jennie. Yes, it’s been

Xenia, Jennie, and I used to be roommates

had only become close friends with Camille while remaining acquaintances with