Scars Of A Broken Bond

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 their eyes

glasses, his eyes held a

edge, “Couldn’t make it overseas, so you’ve come crawling

a beat, Lance retorted, “All these years

was thick with tension as the former lovers exchanged sharp words

and said, “Oh Bettie, always with her jokes. Lance, failing abroad? He’s practically royalty in the

been broken up for many years, do you still have those old angry feelings towards him? Listen to me.

isn’t it? Bettie’s had her fair share of admirers over the years. Are you implying nobody’s wanted her? It’s been years since your breakup. Can’t get over

and gave Bettie

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