When the host blew the whistle to start, Sandra reached up and wrapped her arms around Lester’s neck while gazing at him tenderly.

The crowd, ever eager for drama, began to chant, “Kiss him! Kiss him!”

Sandra summoned her courage and gave Lester a peck on his lips before quickly pulling away, smiling shyly. Her face turned crimson.

At once, the excitement soared, and everyone started shipping them as a couple.

“Are they just starting to date? The air around them reeks of love! How sweet!”

“They’re such a perfect match. Seeing other people so happy really brings tears to my eyes! You two have to stay together forever!”

I curled my lips in a self-deprecating smile.

I suddenly remembered how, not long ago, I’d suggested we take a cute couple’s photo. Sandra dismissed the idea as childish, reminding me we weren’t young anymore and didn’t need such juvenile displays.

But now, she was willing to kiss Lester in front of everyone.

It turned out that she only found me childish because I wasn’t worth it.

I was too tired to watch them flirting any longer, so I turned to leave. But just as I was about to walk away, I locked eyes with Sandra.

The moment she met my gaze, her body froze. Instantly, she pulled away from Lester.

Sandra opened her mouth to speak, but before she could, Lester beat her to it. “Fred, what a coincidence! What are you doing here? You didn’t follow us, did you?”

At his words, Sandra’s eyes flashed with annoyance. “Fred, were you following me?”

I replied casually, “I’m just out for some business and happened to pass by.”

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