Geimma’s gaze lingered for a few seconds before she looked away. As she passed by Sydney, she noticed the woman’s eyes locked onto Amelia and Wesley, and in them, a faint trace of envy sparkled
Gemma quickly retracted her gaze, thoughts shifting.
Jacobs returned to her side with a smile. “Wes and Amy are here, too, Gemma, Let’s go say hello,”
They made their way over. Jacob greeted them first: “Wes, Amy. It’s good to see you both here.”
Amelia glanced at Gemma beside him. “Mm. Gemma hasn’t been to this kind of event in a while. Take good care of her tonight, Jake”
After a few polite exchanges, the group went their separate ways. Gemma had little interest in mingling, and Jacob wasn’t much for small talk either. So the two found a seat on a nearby sofa, snacking and chatting quietly.
La few familiar voices talking
Halfway through, Gemma went to the restroom, Just as she stepped inside, she heard a fe
“Syd, when Amelia and Wesley walked in earlier, they really stole the spotlight. Everyone was watching them.”
“Of course. She’s dating Wesley now. No surprise she’s the center of attention”
“You low, it’s land of off, though. Amelia and Wesley have known each other since college. Why did they only start dating now!
-Who knows? But if you askme, Amelia isn’t even the most outstanding among all the women who’ve chased after Wesley. So why did he pick her?”
someone else chimed in “Exactly, Honestly, Syd, you’re far better than Amelia, whether in background or looks.”
That clearly pleased sydney. Her one lifted, unmistakably pleased. “Really?”
“Of course. You and Wesley would make a much better match.”
Sydney let out a crisp, sweet laugh. “Don’t be ridiculous. He’s with Amelia now, and she’s my friend,”
“Come on, Sydney, you’ve been abroad for years. That so–called friendship doesn’t really matter anymore.” “Alright, stop caliding nonsense.”
Though she told them to stop, the smile in her eyes made it clear she enjoyed every word.
Standing near the doorway, Gemma watched silently as the group of women filed out. Sydney froze briefly when she saw her there but quickly regained her composure and walked past without a word.
Gemma tested her clan on her hand, watching
ng her irave in
in silence.
Back from the restruein,
1, Gemina noticed Jacob was busy with something, so she stepped outside into the courtyard to get some air. She had only walked a short distance when a familiar figure appeared ahead. She came to a stop.
Wesley senised her grand looked inter direction. She didn’t avoid it. Instead, she walked over and took a seat on the bench beside him.
The evening breeze carried a chill Gemua adjusted the shawl around her shoulders.
“Mr. Lowell, shouldn’t you be with your girlfriend? What are you doing out here aloue?”
“And you? Where’s Jacob? Didn’t y
you come together? Why isn’t he with you?”
“What, and knot allowed to take a walk on my own?”
He was silent for a beat, then asked, “Are you and Jacob together? tema lowried her head and answered casually. “Is that something you “You’rumlarding
you rate about, Mr. Lowell?
