“Erm” Tia hesitated, turning to Stanley.

Stanley gave Tia’s hand a squeeze and said to Cindy,” There’s really no need for any gifts. You’re more than welcome to join our next gathering if you like.”

“Woah, really? Does that mean we’re friends too?” Cindy exclaimed, becoming even more excited as she had no friends here.

“Of course. Just come whenever you want,” Lulu chimed in.

“I would love to!” Cindy nodded. “Oh gosh. I’m so happy to be your friend.”

She had left her native country and traveled all the way to San Joto for Martin, but the prospect of being able to make more friends delighted her, nonetheless.

“I’ll remember to hit you up the next time we gather,” Lulu said.

She then turned to Martin and asked, “Will you join us next time?”

Everyone proceeded to stare at Martin, taking him aback.

answered, “I’ll see

casual gatherings, but should the occasion be a

him a meaningful glance, everyone looked away, not wanting to pressure him

casual laugh, they turned their attention back to Cindy. “Although there’s no guarantee he is coming, you’ll have

I’ll be there,” Cindy promised, looking forward to the

again, making

on the idea of declining Cindy’s offer. She knew that Cindy would just hand her the gift, no matter what she did to

to the crowd.

had kept her in the dark to throw her a surprise party, one with which she was

it, Tia. We’ll be family

“That’s right. Hahaha.”

but blush at remarks directed at her, but that was not all

and wrapped his hand around hers. “Follow

said, tilting her head

she stood up and followed Stanley away from

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