After a moment, Kelly decided it was finde to tell her the truth. She knew she couldn’t hide the pregnancy forever, and it Melissa was the last to find out, she’d probably be furious..
“Melissa, I need to tell you something. It might shock you, so brace yourself.”
elissa asked, clearly puzzled by her serious tone.
Kelly swallowed hand. “I got married.”
Melissa’s eyes went wide. “Married? You don’t even have a boyfriend! Who did you marry, Kelly? Are you joking?
“I’m not joking. I did get married,” Kelly said eamestly.
Melissa studied het face momentarily, then asked, “Who did you marry? What’s his name? How old is be? Is he handsome? Is he a student or already working?
“Wait, Kelly, why did you suddenly get manied? Have you lost your mind?
Melissa bombarded her with questions and threw in a final scolding i for good measure
Kelly dropped the bombshell and said, “I married Professor Butler.”
Melissa froze, then her fare lit up with a knowing expression, as if she suddenly understood. “Oh, so that’s the story. Professor Butler is charming, huh? Even you fell for him so quickly. I get it now. He’s everyone’s husband–you’re not the only one who wants to marry him.”
Kelly Kew Melissa wouldn’t believe her. If she were in her shoes, she wouldn’t believe it either.
the quietly took out a red book from her bag and handed it to Melissa.
Melissa laughed. “Nice, Kelly. You even bought props”
She took it and opened the book, but her smile immediately froze when she saw the contents.
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-pitched scream filled the dorm room.
Kelly quickly covered Melissa’s mout
Melissa’s eyes were wide. She still made muffled sounds even though her mouth was covered.
“ith.” Kelly’s scalptingled as she gestured for Melissa to calon down
How could anyone stay calm? The youngest, mi | famous, and most handsome professor in the school had just married her best friend. Who could stay calm? Melissa shoved Kelly’s hand away, her eyes full of curiosity and ured for gossip.
“Calm down first. Then, I’ll tell you everything,” Kelly said.
Melissa blinked and nodded ragedy.
Kelly cautiously removed her hand.
Melissa immediately asked, “Oh my god! How did you marry Professor hotler? Why would Professor Butler marry you? When did you two get together? Are you moving out to live with him? Why didn’t you tell me about this before? Ahh! Why did you marry Professor Butler
At that moment, Melissa was scampering around like a squturel in a melon patcli
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