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"That's right."
Celeste nodded. She was indeed living with the Jones family.
"Wow, so you've met the parents? Impressive." Florina sounded envious.
Celeste smiled as a response.
They continued drinking their milk tea.
Suddenly, whispers started to sound all around them. Just as Celeste raised her head to look around in confusion, a tall figure pulled out the chair beside her and sat down.
Celeste was dumbfounded.
Florina also took a deep breath across from her.
She stared at the newcomer with wide eyes.
Gary sat opposite her elegantly. He was not looking at Florina, but at Celeste as she was the only woman in his eyes.
"Wh-what are you doing here?" Celeste stuttered.
"You left me alone at home and ran out on your own. Of course, I'd come looking for you," he said in a particularly gentle tone. He reached out his hand and gently placed it on the back of the chair behind Celeste, looking as if he was embracing her.