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After knowing what Celeste was thinking, Gary was flabbergasted. He immediately questioned Maria's words.
"Are you sure that Celeste asked you to say that?"
"Yes," Maria said. "She did express her thoughts in this way."
"I don't believe it."
"Believe it or not, it's up to you."
"News about your idol," Gary replied.
Maria instantly whined, "Gary, can you stop threatening me like that? I'm really not lying. There's nothing I can do even if you don't believe me."
"Did she really say that?"
"Yes, I swear on my idol." Maria said, "Really, she said that if you really miss her, why don't you call her?"
"When have I ever missed her?" Gary instantly asked, "Maria, what did you say?"
Maria panicked and hurriedly explained, "Uh, Gary, I told her that you wanted her to call you."
"When did I say that?"
"Can you stop being so pretentious?"
Gary paused for a moment and fell silent.