Monica was startled by his enthusiasm, her face awkward, "Long time no see."
"Monica! It's really you! It's really you!!" Norberto was extremely excited. "Why are you in Arkpool City? Why are you living here?" He gripped her shoulders, looked at her, and then around them.
Monica smiled, not knowing how to respond, when she was once again enveloped in his embrace.
This time the hug was so tight it left her breathless. Monica coughed due to lack of oxygen, "Well... well, you should let me go first."
But he was still thrilled, "Monica! Am I dreaming? We meet again! What a small world!"
"Norberto, let go, let me go..." Monica struggled, pushing against his firm chest, "I can hardly breathe, please!"
At this moment, a Maybach parked not far away. The scene of the man hugging the girl fell right into Tristan's view from the driver's seat, causing his body to stiffen as if a sword had pierced his heart.
It hurt quite distinctly!
What was going on??
In the snow, Monica finally pushed the passionate man away, jokingly saying, "Norberto! You almost strangled me! Here, murder is punishable by death!"
The man's face was full of smiles, "It's been a long time, I was so excited I thought I recognized the wrong person. How have you been these past two years?"
From Tristan's position, he could see the man's full-faced smile, his heart blooming with joy, his eyes all on Monica, excitedly saying something.
Then he saw Monica laughing heartily. It was clear from their interaction that they were old friends.
Seeing another man embracing Monica so intimately, Tristan felt... particularly uncomfortable!
As though his most precious possession was coveted by someone else.
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