"I... I'm sorry." Rachel's cheeks were flushed like ripe tomatoes.

"Ms. Mead." lan's breath quickened. He whispered to her, "You look really beautiful today."

Rachel blushed and was flustered. She quickly straightened up and moved away from lan's embrace.

Justin struggled to suppress his emotions and hugged Bella tightly, his eyes red. "Bella, thank you for your hard work."

Bella leaned against his chest, giggling like a woman completely immersed in happiness. "What hard work? I just invited everyone over for a meal. Oh, by the way, Carrie caught a cold from sleeping with the window open these past few days, so Ryan couldn't make it tonight and stayed home to take care of her. Your best friend wanted me to tell you to enjoy your meal and eat his portion too."

"Okay." Justin looked down at her face with lowered eyes, his heart contracting intensely and tears welling up in his eyes.

"Thank you, Young Madam..."

After seeing his crush, lan was too overwhelmed to express his feelings. So, he could only bow deeply to Bella.

me? Rachel is my benefactor. I've been wanting to invite her for a meal for a long time, but I just couldn't find the right opportunity. Tonight's gathering just happened to fulfill

should be the one thanking you. I'm truly honored to be invited to

a beautiful dress and meeting so many beautiful people all at once. It all felt so unreal to her.

you drink three glasses of wine later as punishment?" Roza teased, and she sipped her drink. It had been a long time since they

Roza still wanted to tease him a little

Justin answered, "Okay."

are three glasses enough? Let's make it a full bottle!" Arnold said,

her surprise, Justin responded cheerfully, "Sure, I'll drink until the end of the party. I

the laughter and joy, Drew descended from upstairs, covered in ashes and looking disheveled. He shouted to the crowd, "Hey! Cough, cough

Don't

you can do better, come and try!" Drew

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