Chapter 43

[Chapter 43]

(GARNETT'S POV)

It was exactly 7 PM when I stepped out of the restaurant and saw George waiting for me. Until now, I had no idea how to tell him about me and Raven.

"How was work?" he asked me.

I smiled at him.

"It was okay. How about you?"

"Hmm, tiring, but that all went away when I saw you."

I couldn't help but smile. He always had a way with words. M-Maybe this is one of the things I'll miss about him.

"Shall we go? I'm sure Joji is waiting for us."

I nodded and smiled.

After that…

As we walked, silence filled the space between us. I couldn't help but feel the pain creeping in—I didn't know if I should tell him now or wait.

But the longer I waited, the more he would hope.

B-But I also didn't want to hurt him…

"You know… every time I see you, my eyes always land on that necklace you're wearing. Whenever I see it on you, I feel happy because it reminds me that you still trust me… that you're still willing to wait for me until you graduate."