Chapter 234 Seven Years
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Upon hearing those words, the few people whispering amongst themselves around the area turned their attention toward the speaker.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Lenora paused for a moment before subtly nodding. “Jonas is our friend.”
A look of envy appeared in the ex–classmate’s eyes as they turned to Lenora and said, “Ms. Wilkin, Sophia, could I ask you both to help me get Jonas‘ autograph?”
“I want it! Please…”
“Me too! Thank you, Sophia! Thank you, Ms. Wilkin!”
“I also want his autograph! Sophia-”
Before Lenora could even speak, Sophia had already slapped her chest in agreement, saying, “Sure! No problem!”
“Sophia, you’re truly wonderful!”
“Thank you, Sophia!”
“Sophia, you must be pretty close with Jonas, right? He even brought you here personally.”
Zephyr’s gaze was deep and mysterious.
Numerous people were engaged in conversation with Sophia.
A glint of envy flashed in Serena’s eyes when she saw the scene. She then clenched her fists tightly. Why? Why do our ex–classmates and Zephyr like her more than me? How could I possibly fall short when compared to Sophia?
Someone else asked, “Sophia, do you know any other celebrities?”
Sophia let out a bekch from the wine. “Of course! I also know-”
She was bending her fingers, about to reveal the name of the celebrity.
Interrupting her, Lenora asked, “Soph, have you had enough to eat?”
“I’m full.” Sophia suddenly changed the topic and uttered, “Where’s the wine? Is there any left? I want to drink!”
“No. You can’t drink anymore. We need to head back.”
“No! I want to drink more!” Sophia pinched her brows, reaching out to grasp Lenora’s arm, her eyes already struggling to focus.
“No.” Lenora stood up, attempting to help her to her feet. “We need to go home now.”
“Hey, Ms. Wilkin. If Sophia doesn’t want to leave, let’s sit for a while longer,” an ex–classmate suggested.
Sophia lifted her gaze to Lenora, and her face held an expression of childish defiance. She pouted and declared, “I’m not leaving! I want to drink!”
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Chapter 234 Seven Years
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Lenora had no choice but to lean in and whisper in her ear, “Do you really want Serena and Zephyr to see you making a fool of yourself while drunk?”
Upon hearing that she might embarrass herself in front of her sworn enemy and ex–boyfriend, Sophia shook her head vehemently. Abruptly standing up, she exclaimed, “No! Let’s go home!”
“That’s more like it!” Lenora helped her up, leading her out. She then said to the others, “Soph’s had a bit too much to drink. We’ll leave first!”
The others didn’t try to persuade her further. They simply said, “Sophia, don’t forget to get Jonas‘ autograph!”
“Don’t worry! I won’t forget!”
Once they reached the underground garage, Lenora helped Sophia into the back seat. “We’ll swing by the Fuller residence to pick up Hattie. If you’re not feeling well, feel free to take a nap in the back seat.”
Sophia remained silent.
After they left the private room, her mood unexpectedly took a dip.
In the dim light of the evening, Lenora was attentively driving when she suddenly heard a sobbing sound coming from the back seat.
She glanced in the rear–view mirror and noticed that, unbeknownst to her, Sophia had begun to cry, her face streaked with tears.
Lenora was taken aback, and she almost forgot to hit the brakes when the car arrived at a red light. “Soph, what’s wrong?” she asked.
Having been friends with Sophia for many years, it was the first time Lenora had seen her cry so heartbrokenly.
Sophia cried and murmured, “Why has he returned? He left so resolutely back then… Why must he return?”
Lenora remained silent, not interrupting.
Perhaps seeing Zephyr that night stirred up the heartbreaking events from many years ago.
Lenora was not making things up. She had known Sophia for three years, and Sophia had never mentioned Zephyr to her. It was as if he never existed.
Throughout those three years, Sophia was always cheerful and exuberantly friendly every time they met.
Everyone had their own share of sorrow. It was just that she chose to hide hers, burying it deep within her heart, meeting life with a smile.
Had it not been for this reunion, that obscure chapter of her life would likely have remained forever buried in the darkest corner of her heart.
At this point, Lenora finally understood why Sophia enjoyed collecting pictures of male idols, and why she liked inviting male waitstaff to join her for drinks and songs, yet she had never gotten into a relationship.
Perhaps it was because she had never truly forgotten Zephyr in the depths of her heart, or it could be that
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