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.

glanced at Lance and

eyes

said with a cool edge, “Couldn’t make it overseas, so you’ve

“All these years and still

as the former lovers exchanged

Lance, failing abroad? He’s practically royalty in the

you’ve been broken up for many years, do you still have those old angry feelings towards

countered, “This is Lance, right? Funny, 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 her, can you? Funny,

squinted his eyes and gave Bettie a silent,

mentioned him to

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