Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 675

"Me too!" Miranda beamed, her eyes sparkling as she held onto her idol's hand. "What a coincidence!"

"It is," Juniper nodded slightly. "Are you looking for the restroom?" she asked.

"Oh, yes, that's right!" Miranda remembered, then launched into an explanation. "It's a family dinner. In a little while, I'll introduce you to my son and my daughter-in-law."

"Okay," Juniper replied, unaware that the restaurant had been cleared out. She assumed Miranda was just there for a normal family gathering.

"Your hair is a little damp. Let me get you a towel," Juniper offered before heading upstairs.

Meanwhile, Shanley was growing anxious. Juniper still hadn't returned, and she wasn't answering his calls or texts. A sliver of panic set in.

Had she gotten cold feet and run away?

No, he thought, that couldn't be it. If she were going to run, she'd at least take the payoff check first.

"Dad, keep an eye out for Mom. I'm going to go find Juniper," Shanley said, getting up hastily.

"Mhm," Hayden grunted, still wiping sweat from his brow.

It was only after the door closed that the words registered. What did Shanley say his girlfriend's name was? Juniper? He felt like he was hearing that name everywhere these days. His wife's idol was named Juniper, and now his son's girlfriend was also named Juniper. What a strange coincidence.

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Shanley's head tilted slightly. His usually composed face showed a flicker of utter confusion, quickly followed by shock. Juniper? His esteemed mother's best friend was... Juniper?

"Juniper!" Miranda waved excitedly. Her son had acquired Neverfall Navigators, hadn't he? She would use that connection to convince him to invest more.

Juniper was looking down at her phone, about to text Shanley back, when she heard her name. She looked up instinctively. As she saw Miranda, she also saw the distinguished man standing beside her.

Shanley? Blinking, Juniper walked toward them in a daze.

"This is my best friend—the legendary Demon," Miranda announced proudly.