He was reserved and academic; she was bold and outspoken.

No one could ever win an argument against Bettie, who had a sharp tongue

However, around Lance, she became surprisingly docile.

Elora remarked with a smirk, “It’s been ages since you’ve seen Lance, hasn’t it? Lance, there’s Bettie. Weren’t you two lovers once? Won’t you greet her?”

Lance’s unwavering gaze settled on Bettie as he approached her with deliberate steps.

The boy she remembered had grown into a poised man, with gold-framed glasses lending him an air of sophistication.

at Lance and

his eyes held

said with a cool edge, “Couldn’t make

“All these years and still

as the former lovers

Lance, failing abroad? He’s practically

for many years, do you still have

share of admirers over the years. Are you implying nobody’s wanted her? It’s been years since your breakup.

eyes and gave Bettie a silent,

to

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