Chapter 0106
The house had changed once again since I left.
On the coffee table was a bag of half–eaten potato chips, and magazines were scattered messily on the couch. One of the magazines, open to a page, featured at close–up of a male celebrity’s face.
I peeked over and saw a young–looking guy didn’t recognize. i wasn’t into celebrities, so I didn’t know him.
Back in school, whenever someone recommended their favorite celebrity to me, I’d privately scoff, thinking no man could be better–looking than Nicholas.
I looked around and noticed Claudia’s belongings cluttering the living room. They were even on the floor. The place looked chaotic. I frowned in displeasure.
Just as I walked upstairs, I saw Nicholas carrying Claudia through the door. Shel wore a bright pink dress with white stockings, and in Nicholas‘ arms, she looked like a large doll.
I observed them while leaning on the stair railing. Nicholas‘ type seemed easy to guess–obedient, gentle, and endearing.
I wasn’t sure if I was endearing back then, but I could always manage to be obedient and gentle.
Reverting to my old ways wasn’t difficult. The moment I walked into the villa, memories from the past resurfaced.
Claudia waved to me from downstairs. Her smile was particularly bright. In the past,. I’d have found her innocence charming, but now her smile seemed to carry a hidden
meaning.
After half a month apart, it felt like we had both forgotten things, and some matters had become unspoken understandings. She felt that what was past was gone and had become bolder.
“Ariana, I thought you weren’t coming back. The master bedroom is filled with my things now. I’ll move them out later.”
I curled my lips into a gracious smile. “The master bedroom has better sunlight. If you like it, go ahead and sleep there. I’ll just get some things and move to another
room.”
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As I turned, I felt a cold gaze from downstairs. I remembered how he used to teach me to walk slowly, so I controlled my pace to hide my emotions.
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