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.

the door, he stopped

would you think about going back to Crescent

days they had there, wishing they

that happening again. Maybe that place was

her

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

friends, but he had never truly seen

of sadness flashed in Lawrence’s eyes. He gave a nod,

Lulu rushed in, her face

“Nicole, are you okay?”

dismissively. He was just testing her, and that

settled next to Nicole, her curiosity apparent. “What did he say?

about the Water Crest.

testing my reaction,” Nicole said nonchalantly with

that?” Lulu seemed

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