“Indeed.” Memories of the past brought a glimmer of moisture to Allison’s

eyes.

“Nicholas, would you like to meet my brother?” she asked.

Nicholas had just taken a bite of his hot dog when he paused, looking at Allison. “Can I?”

“Of course. I’ll take you to him after lunch.”

They decided to have lunch at a Japanese ramen shop.

Allison frequented the place during her school days. The ramen shop was cheap and served generous portions, but she had stopped coming as often after she started working. Despite this, the female owner still remembered her.

“Allison, you came!” The owner greeted her warmly.

lunch hour and the restaurant was almost full. Allison and Nicholas managed

of beef ramen, please.”

arrived

you in ages. After you guys graduated, only Allison would drop by once in a while.”

his bowl of ramen and played along, “Indeed, it’s been a long time. I’ve been busy recently, so I don’t come by as much.”

enthusiastic. “Being busy is a good thing.

costing $3.99, it was filled with a generous amount of

I used to see you and your sister all the time. You’ve both grown up so fast! Time really flies…” The owner sighed, before being called away by a

bit dazed, as if a thin layer of fog was in front of his eyes. “Allison, did you used to

-“Yes.

of a wealthy family, rich and handsome. Many women pursued him, but now he was being treated as a stand-in

“Yes.”

her answer, Nicholas felt a hint of bitterness. “Can’t you

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