Ivy said, “It’s up to you.


    Money’s no issue if you follow my orders.


    ”


    After hanging up, the man winced as he touched his throbbing arm.


    He couldn’t just do nothing.


    If he could get revenge and make some cash, it’d be perfect.


    But how to frighten Tilda?


    As he watched the traffic, an idea began to form.


    Meanwhile, Keanu locked eyes with Tilda, his question hanging in the air.


    “Tilda, is Ivy still giving you a hard time because her mom’s backing her up?”


    His gaze held a mix of sympathy and anger.


    He felt sympathy for Tilda’s situation.


    And his disdain for Ivy ran deep.


    If it weren’t for that woman, he and Tilda would be together by now!


    “I’m fine.


    I left home after your ident,” Tilda replied, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, steering the conversation away from her troubles.


    “You dealt with the man easily just now.


    Have you been training inbat?”


    “Yep.


    I have been exercising every day so that even if I encounter trouble someday, I can protect myself and the one I love,” Keanu admitted, his eyes softening as he looked at Tilda.


    “It is gettingte.


    I should head back.


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    Take care,” Tilda said softly, avoiding Keanu’s gaze.


    As he noticed her avoidance, Keanu hesitated, holding back the words he yearned to say about missing her.


    “Sure thing.


    Tilda, can we exchange numbers?” he asked.


    Tilda fidgeted with her fingers, uncertain.


    “Don’t worry, Tilda.


    We can still be friends even if we’re not meant to be more,” Keanu said.


    Then, recalling a recent encounter with one of their ssmates, he hurriedly added, “Guess what? Ran into our ss rep.


    He’s nning a reunion before the year’s out and is reaching out to everyone.


    Today, I ran into you.


    I suppose it’s been a while since you’ve seen our high school ssmates.


    Why don’t we grab a meal together?”


    After a moment of silence, Tilda nodded in agreement.


    Though high school had its rough patches, Tilda held onto the bright moments dearly.


    Reconnecting with her ssmates and reminiscing felt like unlocking a treasure trove of memories.


    With Tilda’s agreement, Keanu’s face lit up with joy as they swapped numbers.


    “Well, I better get going,” Tilda said, stowing her phone.