It’s not the same as me figuring it out by myself.”


    “Why do you have to be as headstrong as Loraine? If it weren’t for


    Marco…” Jimmie began, but then hastily tried to exin. “No, I didn’t mean that!”


    Though Jennie was always candid, Jimmie, being awyer, usually measured his words. However, in


    herpany, he found himself being more open.


    It was too Late to exin now.


    Jennie’s frown deepened as she set down her ss, but she forced a smile.


    “So, it was Marco who wanted you to help me. He’s worried about Loraine shouldering the me


    because of me, isn’t he?”


    Jimmie denied, “No! That’s not what I…”


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    Jennie stood abruptly, her Laughter cold and bitter. Picking up her bag, she said, “Don’t fret. Even if I


    fail, I won’t drag Loraine down.


    And you don’t need to feign concern.”


    Her joy at Jimmie’s invite had soured into disappointment.


    Without a backward nce, Jennie exited the restaurant. Just as Jimmie was about to follow her, his


    phone buzzed with a call from Marco.


    “How are things? Did you manage?”


    Jimmie slumped, a rueful smile ying on his lips.


    “Marco, you’ve really put me in a tight spot this time.”


    As Jennie pondered further, her fury grew.


    She’d spent the Last couple of days umting various resources and doing her homework


    exhaustively. When she was almost at her breaking point, Jimmie called her and invited her to dinner.


    It was a heartwarming surprise that brought immense joy.


    She was overjoyed when Jimmie promised to help her.


    But it turned out he was only doing so on Marco’s behalf.


    In a fit of rage, Jennie harshly squeezed the stuffed rabbit on her bed.


    How dare Jimmie and Marco underestimate her!


    She had even vouched for Marco to Loraine! Yet, this man harbored disdain for her, Loraine’s best


    friend!