The atmosphere immediately became heavy.

Renee cleared her throat awkwardly and immediately leaped out of Jamie's arms.

"Big guy, we're not kids anymore, so don't say things like that.

It's late, and I'll get scared." She hated when men tried to blur the lines with her, especially when it was someone close to her like a childhood friend.

It was more horrible than bumping into ghosts.

Jamie laughed, offering her an apologetic smile.

"I'm sorry.

I was just joking." Even if he was a bit flirtatious sometimes, he was always respectful.

Renee tilted her body and looked at the manor behind Jamie, then smiled at him politely.

into your house? I haven't been there since we were kids." She was suspicious of Jamie's sudden appearance, and didn't believe

were right—Stefan had to

look around, so if Stefan wasn't there, it would

a brow and gestured for her to enter

staying here alone lately,

wanted to catch up with you, but I was never able to get in touch with you until

even if you hadn't

it was several decades old, it looked

elegant Varangia style, with

clues, but failed to find any traces

mood plummeted, and

myself too much credit again,"

like a clown—getting stuck in trees and making a fool of herself all for

you mean?" Jamie stood

childhood friend,

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