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an instant.
I thought since neither Nathan nor I cared about the news, it wouldn’t affect anyone except Thomas.
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07:30
Chapter 2
07.30
But that afternoon as I was leaving class to go home…
At the busy school gate, a girl suddenly rushed out and blocked my way.
Her eyes were red, her face pale: “Mia Stone, isn’t having Nathan James enough for you? Why do you have to steal Thomas from
me too?”
I to take him home, but he told me to get lost. Now
“He’s been drinking himself into oblivion at bars every day because of you. I tried to t he’s in the hospital. Are you satisfied?”
The comments were furious:
“The main girl is pure gold too!”
“Your man goes crazy and you should tie him up with a rope. What does this have to do with our girl???”
“Can you two just lock yourselves away and stop harming others? What bad luck!”
Honestly, the comments were saying exactly what I was thinking.
Thomas not understanding rejection and being delusional was one thing, but Jessica seemed equally good at creating her own
narrative.
Should I congratulate them on being a perfect match?
“Mia Stone, say something! What, you can do it but won’t admit it?”
Passing students gave us strange looks.
I felt deeply embarrassed to be associated with such people and was considering whether toy or notify Thomas to
come get her–whichever would be faster.
Nathan suddenly appeared again, his voice decisive: “Miss, my girlfriend has repeatedly rejected your boyfriend, making her positi-
on clear. She even introduced me to him yesterday. Whatever misunderstanding you have, please resolve it with your boyfriend.
Don’t bother my girlfriend.”
Comments:
“Good, good, good! Always appearing at critical moments, no wonder you deserve a wife!”
“Don’t forget Nathan is also Jessica’s unattainable crush! This is a double blow, hilarious!”
“Ooooh, now they’re boyfriend and girlfriend!”
“Secret love becomes reality and now he’s publicly claiming her! Good job, young man!”
“Excellent! Fast forward to marriage, the bedroom, and breaking three beds!”
The news that I had publicly confessed to A University’s god–tier Nathan James and that he had appeared to leave with me side by
side spread throughout campus that day.
I had publicly rejected Thomas several times, which many people on campus had witnessed firsthand.
When Nathan spoke up, Jessica immediately became the target of pointing and whispers.
Some hot–tempered onlookers directly confronted her: “Your boyfriend pursuing another girl and drinking himself silly in bars is his
problem. Why are you blaming the girl who rejected him? What’s that about?”
“Think Mia Stone is easy to bully?”
Jessica gave Nathan one last deep look, then ran away crying.
07
30
0731
Chapter 2
I thanked the classmate who spoke up for me and left campus with Nathan.
He said: “I came back to campus for work. Just now, calling you my girlfriend was only a temporary measure. I apologize if I offen-
ded you.”
I quickly said: “I understand you were trying to help me. I should be thanking you.”
“No need for thanks. It was my honor.”
Nathan’s voice overlapped with the bold black font of the comments.
I wanted to laugh, but also felt strangely shy.
Nathan continued: “Since we happened to
treat
you
dinner?”
The comments ruthlessly exposed him:
LE
won’t mention how much effort it took to
get her classe
won’t mention how you waited outside the school gate for
“I won’t mention how you practiced that line 800 times!”
hours!”
“Girl, do you want to see the moment he was hiding and waiting for you? I have
meet‘!”
FEMPER Screenshots!!!”
“Almost turned into a statue waiting for his wife, and he says ‘happened to
I blinked, trying hard not to be influenced by the comments.
“Should we try that lotus root and pork rib soup place you men
Nathan said: “How about next time? I heard you like Cantonese cuisine. Ik that today?”
“Sure.”
It was a normal conversation, but the shipping experts in the comments went w
“Good, good, good! Mama’s good boy has grown up, alread
“Hehe, what an adorable little trick!”
a
good Cantonese restaurant nearby. Shall we try
wildagain
planning the next dat
“Girl, you must have noticed, right? You definitely noticed! And still agreed–so sweet! Nathan and Mia are giving us sugar!”
“I’m the almanac, and today is definitely an auspicious day! Nathan and Mia, get
get married now!”
9
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.
સલો નાનો ને
એલો એપ
પર વ
જેમ જેમ માર
તેના ગુરૂ
THE
phone everywhere, wanting to receive the delivery guy”
s call immediately so I could personally accept the
3ly, Isca the notification that my order was out for delivery. I ca
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”
