Chapter 136
Similarly, Alex gazed at Ginny. Since the latter was keeping his identity confidential as instructed, he smirked.
“Heather, please tell me they’re lying! What on earth is wrong with you? You’re such an exceptional woman! You should have gotten married to another man! Why the hell have you gotten married to such a wimp? I can’t help but feel bad on your behalf!” Their homeroom teacher shook his head and finished his sentence petulantly.
Heather was rendered speechless by everyone’s comments. She turned around and disappointingly looked in Alex’s direction.
Since Wade had achieved his goal, he teased, “I believe that’s enough, guys. We shouldn’t go overboard with our jokes.”
“He’s right! After all, Heather used to be our classmate! No matter what sort of man she has gotten married to, we should respect her choice and bless their marriage instead of laughing at her,” Tony stated, laughing.
They were the most influential ones amongst the invited guests. Therefore, everyone listened to them once they delivered their instructions.
“Come! Let’s have another round of drinks together! Mr. Hendrickson, this is for you!” Wade finished his sentence, smiling, suggesting a toast.
Mr. Hendrickson, their homeroom teacher, decided to stop poking his nose into Heather and Alex’s affair. He raised his glass and returned the initiated favor, exclaiming, “Wade, I have always been proud of you since a long time ago. I was certain you would make it in life once you graduated. It seems like I’m right all along. I can’t express how proud I am of your achievements.”
Wade got full of himself once he heard their homeroom teacher’s praise, but he put on a humble front, replying, “That’s not true at all, Mr. Hendrickson. You’re the one behind my achievements today! If it weren’t because of your guidance, I wouldn’t have made it in life either.
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Tony invited Mr. Hendrickson to drink another toast with him, and everyone flattered one another once again.
Everyone wanted to drink a toast with their homeroom teacher, but Wade interrupted them, saying, “It has been quite a few years since we last gathered around. I decided to hold a gathering today because I wanted everyone to reconnect with one another. That way, we’re all aware of what everyone is currently up to in life. We should keep in touch and reach out to one another if any one of us encounters any trouble in the future. If anyone needs any help from me, feel free to give me a call. I won’t hesitate to offer my help if it’s within my capability.”
The moment he finished his sentence, Mr. Hendrickson applauded and praised Wade once more,
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