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Olivia repeatedly attempted to get his attention before he finally snapped out of his daze, “What’s the matter?”
“It’s getting quite late, and everyone’s famished.”
“Why the hurry? Not all the guests have arrived yet.”
“Who’s still not here?”
“Yeah, who hasn’t shown up?”
“Simon is still absent.”
“Ah, now I recall. Lola, Lola hasn’t made an appearance
either.”
“Is Lola going to join us?”
“For Zack’s birthday celebration, Lola wouldn’t dream of missing such an event…”
“However, after chasing and finally winning her over,
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he realized she wasn’t as extraordinary as he had imagined.”
For almost four weeks now, Lola had ceased waiting for him at the base of the dormitory. She no longer clung to him, insisting they attend classes or visit the dining hall together. She had vanished from his life without warning. Even during chance encounters on campus, she would avert her gaze and avoid him.
Zack had to confess, this new dynamic made him uneasy. Indeed, he attributed these feelings to habit. He simply wasn’t accustomed to someone who had been a constant presence in his daily life suddenly becoming distant.
He didn’t harbor romantic feelings for Lola. And he certainly wouldn’t risk disappointing his family for this supposed heiress. Nevertheless, they shared a history spanning several years.
Zack mused that, just for this evening, if Lola couldn’t resist seeking him out, he wouldn’t require her to grovel or plead. A few tears and reddened eyes would suffice. He would always ensure a spot for her veside
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him.
The entrance to the private room abruptly swung
open.
“You’ll never guess who I just spotted!”
The newcomer wore an expression of barely contained excitement, his eyes fixed on Zack’s face.
“Who is it? Don’t keep us in suspense.”
“Yeah, who did you see? It couldn’t be Lola, could it?”
“It’s actually Lola.”
“Zack, we told you Lola couldn’t stay away from you.”
“See, she couldn’t resist coming tonight, could she?”
Zack remained silent, but the gloom that had clouded his features noticeably lightened.
Olivia’s demeanor, however, shifted. She gently tugged at Zack’s sleeve. Looking somewhat distressed, she whispered, “Zack, could you ask Lola to leave? Her constant pursuit of you makes me really
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“Of course, I’ll tell her to scram,” Zack replied offhandedly, playfully pinching Olivia’s cheek.
“Who exactly are you telling to scram?”
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