Chapter 106
Noelle walked up to Rowena and could not help but blurt out, “You’re so slim and tan now!” She stared at Rowena’s new super–short hair. The cute, fair–skinned girl she once knew now looked like a real tomboy. Why’d you chop off all your hair?”
Noelle gently touched Rowena’s hair, a touch of sadness in her voice. “What a shame.”
Rowena just shrugged. “Who cares? Afron is hot as hell, and hair is just a hassle over there. I chopped it off to finally feel the breeze again, and I don’t regret anything!”
Rowena gave Noelle a once–over. “Years have gone by, yet you haven’t changed a bit!”
Noelle bit her lip. “Changed? How would I change? Anyway, you just got back, right? How’d you end up in this situation?”
Noelle was really sad when Rowena left years ago. Rowena had bravely decided to go to Afron against her family’s wishes, saying she might never return. She was a journalist who had signed up as a volunteer there. She was fueled by the pain of a recent breakup to try for new beginnings, and no one could change her mind.
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Rowena quirked an eyebrow. “Enough about that. I’ve been back for a bit, and I landed a job not too long ago. But right after coming back from this work trip, I hit a streak of bad luck.” Rowena straightened up. After thinking about it, I realized I don’t know anyone in Brookville anymore. You were the only person! could turn to!”
Noelle raised an eyebrow too in response. “So, you’re saying you wouldn’t have called me if you been in trouble?” Noelle sighed and touched her forehead. “Rowena, are we even still friends?”
hadn’t
“Of course we are! I just wanted to wait until I was more settled before asking you to hang out.” Rowena said, looping her arm around Noelle’s shoulder. “Speaking of which, how have you and Xavier been? Have you guys finally tied the knot?”
Noelle paused, her face freezing for a moment. She stayed quiet.
Noticing Noelle’s troubled look, Rowena guessed. “You didn’t! Did you guys break up?”
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“Mm–hmm!” Noelle nodded. “Let’s not get into that now. Come on, let’s get in the car!” Wanting to avoid the subject, Noelle led Rowena to the car.
Rowena stood in front of the shiny Ferrari, inspecting it from every angle. She then rubbed her chin, deep in thought. Seeing Rowena’s curious gaze, Noelle hurried her into the car. “Come on, I fill you in on everything soon. But first, tell me where you’d like to go. Are you hungry?”
“No way, Noelle! You’re living like a rich lady now, huh?”
“Rich lady? I’m just an office worker.” Noelle paused. “If you’re referring to this car, it’s my husband’s.”
“Husband?” Rowena gasped, her big eyes growing even bigger. “What’s happening? You keep surprising me. You said you didn’t marry Xavier, right?”
“I didn’t marry Xavier. I married someone else, and it’s quite the story.” Noelle thought for a moment, then told Rowena the gist of what had happened. Rowena was so shocked she almost dropped to her knees. So, you married a guy you’ve known for less than a month?”
Noelle nodded and offered Rowena a piece of steamed fish with her spoon. “Don’t look at me like that. I
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didn’t have any other choice.”
“Noelle, you’ve really changed! When did you get so daring? You’re so bold! Do you even know what kind of person he is and what he does? And you married him just like that?”
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