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.

a lady—walked out of the

familiar and when they walked closer to me,

looked familiar, too. I knew they were my classmates as well,

you outside and not in the room? We’re all waiting for you.”

only been a few years but you’ve

pointed at me and said in slight frustration. “See, I happened to bump into our talented lady here and have been trying to get her to join us. Since you guys are here, help me persuade

only made me more embarrassed than before. I could only smile

Seems like

Nottingham gradually came back. He used to be a nerd, but he had changed so much over the

I politely

you joining the fun inside?

to meet my friend.” I pondered for a few seconds before I continued, “How about this; I’ll go greet the

good for me to leave just like that, so

and 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

in acknowledgment. We were, after all, still classmates, so

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

the room were all familiar faces. Those youthful university days started to replay in my

and bombarded with questions about my relationship with

head vigorously in an attempt to

the relevant news

what more could I say? I reckoned the best way

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

hurriedly agreed to it and followed her

Liliana? It’s been a long time.” The lady who

a mouthful of beverage down and heaved slightly before greeting her. “Hi, Jennie. Yes, it’s been some time since

Xenia, Jennie, and I used to be roommates

I had only become