After a long chat with Mrs. Chen, Amelia returned to her room and washed up. Apparently, they had talked the whole night for it was already midnight.
Amelia had meant to call Courtney to ask if she had some money to spare. However, realizing that it wasn't a small amount she needed, she thought better of it.
Nonetheless, she received a call from Courtney, who was inviting her out for a meal.
"Aren't the weekends a good time for making money? Why are you asking me out?" Courtney's shop was full on weekends, and Amelia had no intention of taking her time or being in her way.
"We haven't seen each other for days, and I miss my godson!" Courtney said eagerly over the phone.
"You can see only me, though," Amelia replied coldly.
"Alright, alright. I don't have time to argue with you. Open the door. I'm right outside!" Courtney urged impatiently on the other end of the line.
"Really?" Amelia opened the door and found Courtney standing there, carrying bags of various sizes.
Upon seeing Amelia, Courtney seemed like she had finally found someone who could free her from all her suffering. She took a deep breath and said, "Come on! Take me inside!"
As Amelia took her bags from Courtney, she saw her turn around and stagger toward more luggage near the ancient tree.
Confused, Amelia asked, "Are you moving?"
Her friend not only had many bags in her hands and arms. She now pushed a large suitcase as well.
"That's right. I've brought my luggage here!" Courtney explained as she pushed the suitcase into the room.
Amelia murmured something. She quickly followed Courtney into the room and inquired, "Did you quarrel with your father again?"
In the past, Courtney had done the same thing. She had often sought Amelia's comfort whenever she had some misunderstanding with Kent or her father.
"My dad and I are in good terms right now," Courtney responded. She picked up the bottle of milk sitting on Amelia's bedside table, took off the lid, and drank it all up.
she was here being sulky.
rolled her eyes at Amelia and replied sourly, "No wonder they say that
on earth happened to you?" Amelia
was thinking. To ease her friend's worry, she told her the truth. "To be honest, I'm here because I need comforting. Mr. Shang is a good man, but I'm
that, Amelia fell
fact that Courtney and Kent had been together for so many years. How had Courtney been
imagine giving up a business venture for emotional reasons, but somehow, she understood. Courtney could live off for a time on
the milk tea shop. I want to find a job near you!" Courtney exclaimed
she said, "You ran that shop for a
longer together. Why
said. However, that shop had been the fruit of Courtney's painstaking labor for so many years. Understandably, she was emotionally attached to that place. To avoid making her sad, Amelia
job are you looking for?" she asked. To cheer Courtney up, she had
life following orders, so I want to continue doing what I'm good at."
had no idea why the other was so happy. Seeing the smile on Courtney's face, however, Amelia thought about how she had a pessimistic view of everything. For a moment, she wished
open a milk
new store with the money that I earned from the one I just sold. When you have some free time,
but I'm short of cash. If you really want to operate a new milk tea shop, you can buy hers! Her shop is in
that's the case, that's great!" Courtney said, jumping
with equal excitement. She felt so self-fulfilled. It was as if she was protecting something that she
same afternoon, Courtney and Carlotta both signed the
so much. I'm sure that your business will flourish!" Carlotta said as she was
consideration," Amelia replied, reluctant to
time, she couldn't help teasing, "Lucian treats you really well. If he wants to patch things
this? What did Carlotta suddenly mention
Courtney and Carlotta were thinking the same thing, Courtney cleared her throat and said, "I still think that Lucian is her Mr. Right. And I know for a fact that
was slightly alarmed. These two people seemed to have the exact same
lowered her head. She sighed and thought, 'Even if we love each other dearly, we can't
you can go on with your work. I have to check up on the other stores at the moment. I'll drop by when I have time!" Carlotta stopped making jokes when she saw that Amelia's attitude had changed. Before leaving, she gestured for
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