Seven Days Seven Nights

Chapter 142 You Idiot, You’re The Ten-year Crush!

Nancy swiftly wiped away the tears from her face. “No, I was just reminiscing about some things from the past, and it suddenly made me a bit emotional. It’s nothing. I’m fine now,” she said, forcing a smile

to conceal her true emotions.

“Really? You’re not lying to me, are you? What made you so sad? Can you tell me?” Nicholas was naturally somewhat skeptical.

“Just some old stories that don’t need to be mentioned. By the way, didn’t we say we were going to have dinner? I only had a light lunch; I’m really hungry now.”

“Alright, then. Where do you want to eat?” Nicholas asked.

“The street outside Pinnacle High School,” Nancy replied without hesitation.

This location was something she had decided on earlier.

Originally, she had thought that if she ever returned with him, she would bring back beautiful. memories. But now, all she could think of was sadness and sorrow.

Well, it was still a good place to say goodbye.

Let it end where it all began.

At least, it was an amicable parting.

However, Nicholas was quite surprised. He curiously asked, “You seem to have a special fondness for Pinnacle High School.”

“Yeah?” Nancy smiled but didn’t explain.

The sky turned dark much later on summer nights. When the two arrived at Pinnacle High School, the sky was still bright, and they were just in time for the sunset.

A large expanse of fiery clouds appeared in the sky. Shades of orange, red, and deep red formed a beautiful painting. It was incredibly stunning.

The afterglow filled the entire sky.

Nancy looked up happily. The sun’s rays fell on her petite face, making her look even more gentle and beautiful.

“It’s so beautiful!”

A gentle breeze blew.

Everything was so perfect, but her heart felt as heavy as lead.

began here, it had

you been back here since you graduated?” Nancy asked.

his head. “I haven’t had the time to come back since I graduated, except for the time I came with you. Why do you ask? Have you

nodded. “Yes, I’ve been coming here every year, sometimes as many as three or four times when I’m free. But I

“Why?”

At that moment, she faced the wind and laughed like a child. filled with youth and

happiest

she not be nostalgic?

beautiful and happiest years of

to Nicholas’ mind was “him”-the man she had silently loved and buried in

“Is…” Nicholas began.

it came to saying the words, he couldn’t bring himself to ask her

was afraid. He was dreading it, truth be

her answer, and he feared hearing a

would truly

to deceive himself. As long as Nancy did not say anything, Nicholas could continue to pretend he didn’t know and numb

it wouldn’t hurt

eat?” Nicholas changed the subject.

across the street. “I want pasta. How about you?”

pasta

“Okay,”

to the restaurant together. Since it was dinner time, there were quite a few people inside. Fortunately, the place was spacious, so even with many customers,

a table by the

she was so busy, hurried off to

the menu first, and let me know what you want to

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Go ahead and

of service as a high-end restaurant, but

How about you? What do you want?” Nancy

the same.”

came from a nearby table. “Aw, let’s not order that. I want chili garlic pasta. The carbonara one isn’t good at all. Alright, alright. I promise I’ll just eat the spicy one this time. Next time, I’ll listen to you and eat something

looked truly

boy relent, “Okay. I’ll agree to it one more time, but no next

to this, Nancy couldn’t help but smile.

a sweet young love-it was so heartwarming.

married for two years, she didn’t find it cloying

what love was all about-sweet and tender moments filled with pampering and spoiling

didn’t involve a bit of silliness, playful acting,