I couldn’t call her Mom, could 1?
As I dwelled in the awkward dilemma, Jenifer looked at me with tears in her eyes.
“Debra, I learned about your truth only after you left that day.
I’ve been longing to see you but never had the chance.
Gosh, I’m so d you’re all right.
I can finally be at ease.
”
“Err…”
I scratched my hand ufortably, not knowing how to react.
I could tell Jenifer truly cared for me, but embarrassingly, I had no recollection of her.
She was aplete stranger to me.
I didn’t know how to respond to her.
Thankfully, Jenifer didn’t push me to respond to her.
Instead, she looked at Andrew and asked, “Debra, may I ask who this gentleman is?”
My heart skipped a beat.
“Honey, you better not lie again or you’ll be finished!” Ivy warned nervously.
“Be aware of the situation!”
I knew Ivy was right.
Self-preservation was crucial during times like these.
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I swallowed and replied, “This is Andrew Pierce.
He’s a friend I met in the witch n.
”
Andrew cast a knowing look at me.
However, he yed along, respectfully maintaining my facade.
“Oh, I see.
” Jenifer nodded politely, unaware of the undercurrents.
“Wee, Mr.
Pierce.
Would you like to join the banquet?”
However, Andrew declined graciously.
“No, thank you for your invitation.
I prefer to stay here.
Considering I’m from the other world, I don’t think it would appropriate for me toe inside.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org.
”
Jenifer didn’t insist, instead turning to me.
“Debra, I’ll take you to Caleb.
You haven’t seen each other for a long while.
You must sort the misunderstandings.
This is a good chance to talk things through.
”
“Okay.
”
I couldn’t refuse her, so I followed her inside.
Suddenly, I thought of Andrew and turned to look at him.
“No worries, go ahead.
I’ll wait for you right here.
” He waved his hand empathetically.
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