Vienna Winery wasn't far from the hostel, so it didn't take long for us to reach its parking lot.
Then, when I was carefully backing my car, a Maybach suddenly parked into the spot next to mine, and two familiar figures got out of the car.
It was Bruce and Cindy.
I should have guessed that Bruce wouldn't let Cindy attend such an event alone. But I still felt bitter looking at them.
I couldn't help but grip the steering wheel.
When Douglas saw this, he asked, "Do you want to go and say hello?"
We were all attending the same party, and not to mention, everyone was close. So, it wasn't right for me to pretend that I didn't see them.
I nodded. "Okay."
After getting my approval, Douglas called out to Bruce.
When Bruce heard him, he turned around.
Then, when he saw Douglas and me, he widened his eyes, perhaps feeling a bit shocked.
Meanwhile, Cindy, who was all dressed up for the occasion, reacted differently.
She was stunned as she widened her eyes and parted her lips in astonishment. "Nancy… Are you here to attend the party tonight?" Although Cindy hid her feelings well, there was still a hint of disappointment in her tone.
I nodded and replied, "I'm attending with my class representative."
I thought that I needed to make this clear. Otherwise, Bruce might think Caroline and I were two-faced.
Cindy looked at Douglas before turning to look at me with a smile. "I know. So, you said you had something to do tonight because you're attending the party as Mr. Irvin's partner, right?"
I was unsure if she was genuinely innocent or she was oblivious to the situation.
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