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.

Lawrence neared the door, he stopped and

ever possible, would you think about

for the carefree days they had there, wishing they could

that happening again. Maybe that place was never really

her gaze

haven at Crescent Island, but it was all

he had never truly seen her in that

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

Lulu rushed in, her face etched

“Nicole, are you okay?”

shaking her head dismissively. He was

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

was just digging up old memories and testing my reaction,” Nicole said nonchalantly

that?” Lulu

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