Lawrence’s eyes held a touch of genuine sorrow as he said,” I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt you, but I had things I needed to do.” Nicole’s response was steady and calm, “It’s okay, that’s all behind us now.”

Their relationship had changed; it couldn’t return to what it used to be.

Shifting the topic, Lawrence asked, “Can I go see Nolan and Lana?” He didn’t want to dwell on the past anymore.

He knew what Nicole’s words implied – their friendship was over. He might not have another chance to see Nolan and Lana, so he hoped to see them one last time.

Nicole considered this for a moment before answering, “You can see them at their school gate after school. But don’t bother them. And remember, this is the last time.”

Lawrence felt a wave of sadness, realizing Nicole was setting a final boundary.

After a brief pause, he accepted, “Okay.”

Knowing there was nothing more to discuss, Lawrence stood up, “I guess I should get going.”

“Alright,” Nicole gave a light nod.

door, he stopped and turned

it’s ever possible, would you think about going back to Crescent

there,

see that happening again. Maybe that place was

replied, her

her, offering her a haven at Crescent Island, but it was all just a

they were friends, but he had never

Lawrence’s eyes. He gave a nod, opened the

sooner had Lawrence left than Lulu

“Nicole, are you okay?”

responded, shaking her head dismissively. He was just testing

her curiosity apparent. “What did he say? He didn’t look mad, but there was something off about

knew Lawrence was here about the Water Crest. ‘Is he blaming Nicole?’

testing my reaction,” Nicole said nonchalantly

that?” Lulu seemed

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