Chapter 1942


    Chapter 1942


    After graduating from high school, Nn and Ivy ended up at universities in different cities, and after


    that, they lost all contact.


    Little did she know, her one-sided high school crush would resurface yearster.


    “Wow, it’s been ages since west saw each other, huh?” Nn asked casually, catching up on old


    times. “Back then, I heard you got into a decent college. So, how’s it going now? What have you been


    up to these days?”


    Ivy could barely bring herself to look at him, unsure of how to exin that, following her graduation, her


    mother had requested her to remain at home and take care of her family, hindering her from pursuing a


    career.


    So, since graduation, Ivy had never actually held down a job.


    “It’s okay if you don’t wanna talk about it,” Nn said, noting the shift in her demeanor, trying to break


    the awkward silence. “When I spotted you from afar, I was actually kind of shocked. I thought I was


    seeing things! That guy who was just chatting you up, he’s known around Greenhaven as a bit of a


    yboy. Do you know him?”


    He didn’t press further, allowing Ivy to breathe a sigh of relief. “I don’t know him, and I can’t figure out


    why he wouldn’t leave me alone.”


    “Come on, it’s obviously ’cause you’re gorgeous,” Nn chuckled softly.


    Ivy’s gaze shot up, her face filled with disbelief.


    Did Nn just call her beautiful?


    She felt her cheeks gradually growing warm, and a smile she couldn’t contain tugged at her lips,


    “You’re giving me too much credit, Nn. Everyone’s all dolled up here. I’m pretty in inparison.”


    “That’s not true, Ivy. You’ve always been beautiful; you just keep your head down, not letting people


    see it,” Nn leaned in, closing the distance between them slightly, “Don’t you remember? Back in high


    school, I told you to have more confidence.”


    Her gaze locked onto his warm brown eyes, and her mind wandered back to their high school days.


    There was a ss performance, and she was cast as a maid, which was an inconsequential role with


    no lines, just some simple dance moves.


    The steps were easy enough for her to master, but she had never been on stage before andcked


    confidence, especially after being belittled at home. She remembered slouching just before going on


    stage.


    That’s when Nn had first told her, “Be confident. You’re beautiful.”


    She never imagined that after all these years, she would see Nn again.


    “Nn, what brings you here?”


    The affluent man who had hit on her earlier seemed to hold Nn in high regard. It looked like Nn


    came from a distinguished family, too.


    “I’m here for a birthday bash. And you? Do you know the birthday guy?” Nn asked with a smile.


    Ivy hesitated, unsure of how to respond. She couldn’t possibly tell him she was attending the party


    apanying her ‘husband’.


    Especially since Balfour wasn’t truly her husband!


    “It’s crowded here. Let’s grab a seat and chat?”


    Noticing Ivy’s reticence, Nn suggested they sit on a nearby couch to talk.


    Without objecting, Ivy followed him and settled into the soft cushions.


    “Girls like you should take it easy on the booze. Stay here, I’ll get you a drink, Nn said, barely sitting


    down before he caught a glimpse of the alcohol on the table and stood up to head towards the juice


    bar.


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    Watching Nn’s retreating figure, a strange flutter stirred in Ivy’s heart.


    Years had passed, but Nn was still Nn, the same guy who always exuded warmth.


    Ivy would never forget that winter afternoon in their sophomore year, when she had to dash back to the


    ssroom after gym ss to grab a sanitary pad because her period had started unexpectedly.