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Andrew didn’t mince words. “You’re such a slut.”Â
The insult barely fazed Emily; she was far more attuned to Ethan’s reaction, so she turned her face toward him.Â
But he acted as if he hadn’t heard a thing, his head bowed over his phone, fingers darting across the screen like he was firing off a message to someone.Â
Emily didn’t need to guess—it had to be Nancy.Â
Andrew could hurl abuse at her, and Ethan couldn’t care less.Â
In his world, any of his friends could demean her withoutÂ
consequence.Â
Yet Nancy? She was treated like royalty, with everyone around Ethan showing her the utmost respect.Â
The thought made Emily want to scoff bitterly.Â
Faced with their insults and disdain, she had no choice but to fight back on her own.Â
She lifted her chin, matching Andrew’s contemptuous tone. Ms. Robinson, if I’m a slut, then what does that mak you?5:26 Not much better. I’d sav.”Â
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Andrew drew out his words mockingly. “Oh, we’re worlds apart. I don’t juggle several people at once.”Â
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Emily shrugged it off with a faint, unimpressed smile. “You’re not so different after all.”Â
With that, she shot Andrew a disdainful glance, then spared one for Ethan. Seeing him still engrossed in his messaging, she let out a wry, bittersweet chuckle and turned on her heel toÂ
leave.Â
As she stepped out of the restaurant, Emily heard someone call her.Â
She turned and saw Vanessa standing beneath a tree.Â
“You haven’t headed back yet?”Â
Vanessa replied, “I was waiting for you.”Â
Emily walked over, her expression cool and detached as she asked, “What’s on your mind? Just spit it out.”Â
Vanessa sensed the chill in Emily’s demeanor but pressed on anyway. “I just talked to Derek. He said you saw him adding a girl’s WhatsApp. But Emily, it was just adding her contact— doesn’t mean he’s actually going to do anything. Are you trying guy:26 to oglap him right there in public? That wasn’t cool. He’s a guyÂ
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he cares about his pride, you know…”Â
Emily caught the implication immediately and shot back sharply, “So, you’re saying it’s my fault?”Â
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Vanessa hurried to clarify. “Emily, that’s not what I meant. I know you’re looking out for me, but he’s going to be my husband, and you’re my best friend. I don’t want you two at each other’s throats like this, misunderstanding everything.”Â
Hearing that only fueled Emily’s irritation.Â
She didn’t hold back. “If he really wanted to marry you, he wouldn’t keep you hanging like this. You must realize he’s been dodging the whole thing, right?”Â
Vanessa dropped her gaze, her voice soft and subdued. “Emily, he will marry me.”Â
Emily had no desire to hear more. She changed the subject. “How are you getting home, then?”Â
Vanessa said, “I’ll grab a cab.”Â
“And Derek? He’s not going with you?”Â
Vanessa paused, then answered, “I told him to head back first.”Â
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To prevent any more clashes between Emily and Derek, she’dÂ
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Emily didn’t pry further. She simply offered, “Let me give you a ride, then.”Â
In the car, Vanessa drifted into reminiscing about old times, and as Emily listened, her eyes welled up with unshed tears, turning red at the edges.Â
She understood what Vanessa was getting at, but it didn’t sway her opinion of Derek one bit.Â
Soon enough, Vanessa got out, and Emily watched her disappear into the apartment complex before preparing to drive off.Â
Then a knock sounded on the car window.Â
Emily glanced over and was surprised to see Aaron.Â
Puzzled, she asked, “Aaron, what are you doing here?”Â
Aaron, dressed in casual clothes, leaned down slightly to peer in at Emily. He arched an eyebrow, looking effortlessly handsome.Â
With a warm smile, he said, “I was going to ask you the same thing—what brings you out this way?”Â
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Emily explained, “Just dropping off a friend.”Â
Aaron nodded and suggested, “Well, since you’re here, how about we grab some late–night snacks together?”Â
Emily agreed with a smile. “Sure, why not?”Â
She let Aaron slide into the passenger seat.Â
She drove them to a bustling little eatery. Before they sat down, Aaron meticulously wiped the stool and table with wet wipes.Â
Emily chuckled and said, “Aaron, you really don’t have to fuss like that. I’m not that delicate.”Â
Aaron just smiled and quietly continued, making sure every surface Emily might touch was spotless.Â
They’d barely settled in when Aaron spotted Ethan, Andrew, Shawn, and Nancy walking in.Â
They claimed a table nearby.Â
Andrew was the first to notice Emily. He nudged Ethan, gesturing for him to look their way.Â
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A wave of misfortune washed over Emily’s heart.Â
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But she stayed silent. Tonight, all she wanted was a peaceful late–night bite with Aaron.Â
However, after ordering the food, Andrew suddenly stood up, and sauntered over.Â
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