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We had dinner, and Nathan drove me home.
He had helped me again today.
According to the comments, he had specifically gone to school to find me.
He had also paid for dinner in advance.
I couldn’t just say a casual thanks and consider it done.
When I got home, I started thinking about what gift I could give him to express my gratitude.
The comments couldn’t help but spoil things:
“Nathan will love anything you give him!”
07.31
Chapter 2
“No! Girl, he once dreamed you gave him a JellyCat wavy–haired lion plushie, both handsome and cute!”
“His home is all gray, black, and white cold tones, so cold and icy. He’s definitely waiting for you to give him a plushie!!!”
Huh, how did he know I like JellyCat’s wavy–haired lion?
I suddenly realized the comments only mentioned Nathan secretly liking me, but never explained why.
And the comments said he would die in the plot…
Stomach cancer.
I did some more research and chose a newly released smart sports watch with comprehensive body monitoring features.
But no matter which color I imagined, none seemed to match Nathan’s style.
His aesthetic was quite unique.
N took a screenshot and posted it:
[About to give this to a guy. Which color is better?]
Unexpectedly, it triggered a flood of responses.
Friends from my personal life asked who I was giving it to and if there was something going on.
University friends asked if it was for god–tier Nathan.
Of course, many also gave helpful opinions.
I finally ordered the black version.
Looking at the successful payment screen, I suddenly felt excited about receiving the actual item.
Excited to receive it, excited to give the gift to its rightful owner
What would his reaction be?
A fresh experience I’d never had before.
When you’re looking forward to something, time seems to pass especially slowly.
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Mom noticed: “Mia, what are you waiting for?”
*ckage.”
“Tomorrow is Thomas’s birthday. Mrs. Carter is hosting a birthday dinner and invited us especially you. Mia, you’ll go, right?”
She looked at me: “Even if you can’t be lovers, you grew up together as friends.”
Only then did I remember that tomorrow was Thomas’s birthday.
In previous years, I had always prepared the most thoughtful birthday gifts for him.
This year, I had completely forgotten.
I nodded: “I’ll go.”
He hadn’t appeared recently.
Jessica hadn’t bothered me either.
07.31
Chapter 2
I thought perhaps my butterfly effect had already helped them get back together.
No more need for a replacement girl or twisted plot lines.
I modified my schedule for tomorrow.
I immediately told Nathan that I needed to attend a friend’s birthday party tomorrow and couldn’t go to the tech exhibition with
him.
We’d have to reschedule.
He expressed understanding.
Through the phone, I couldn’t detect anything unusual.
Fortunately, the comments helped:
“The god–tier guy knows she’s going to Thomas’s birthday party! He wants to ask but doesn’t dare!!!”
“Sisters, am I seeing things, or are his eyes a bit red?”
“Poor little rain–soaked puppy!”
“What’s the point of hiding your heartbreak? Tell her! You have all these business tactics, why are you so clumsy with the girl you
like?”
“Take a picture of the rain–soaked puppy now and send it to her! She’ll fall for him immediately! Someone please do it!”
“Where’s the CEO’s assistant who’s supposed to be the divine helper in romance novels? Get out here and do your job!”
I felt a bit helpless.
I sent Nathan another message:
[I’ll attend the birthday lunch, then come find you in the afternoon, okay? I’ve prepared a gift I want to give you.]
He replied quickly: [Okay.]
The comments began live reporting again:
“The rain–soaked puppy has become a strong puppy!”
“Love–brains are truly hopeless, one word from her and his mood goes from rainy to sunny”
“Finding such love before death”
“Sister above, I see you want to live forever”
