Halsey had returned.
But she came back alone–Wendy wasn’t with her.
Cyril asked, puzzled, “Bebe, why are you alone? Where’s Wendy?”
Halsey explained, “She had something to do and couldn’t make it today.”
Stanley looked at Halsey, his lips pressing into a thin line. “What does she have to do?”
Halsey flashed a sly smile. “If you really want to know, I’ll tell you. Wendy went out to have some fun.”
Wendy went out to have fun?
“Where did she go?”
“To Feirwale. I heard it’s going to snow soon, so Wendy went with everyone to see the first snowfall of the winter. Oh, and Lucas is with her too.”
Stanley’s memory kicked in. Yesterday, Dave had mentioned taking everyone to Feirwale to see the snow, but Stanley had turned it down. He hadn’t expected Wendy and Lucas to go together.
Halsey chuckled. “Stanley, I think Lucas really fancies Wendy. He drove to pick her up this morning. Now, you won’t have to worry about introducing Wendy to any CEOs.”
She feigned a sigh. “Some men are blind, though. They have a gem in their hands but go for worthless pebbles. Now, that gem might be snatched by someone else.”
Stanley fell silent.
Halsey hadn’t directly insulted him, but her words hit home.
Wendy was the gem, and Jessica was the worthless pebble. Halsey was mocking him for
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losing the gem and picking up the pebble instead.
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Wendy arrived at Feirwale, accompanied by several older students from her school and the top scholars from various households. It was a lively group of about ten people, with Lucas among them.
They stayed at a seaside resort, and as soon as they stepped out of the resort, they could see
Feirwale ahead.
A female student handed Wendy her room key. “Wendy, you’re in Room 608.”
Wendy took the key. “Thanks.”
Lucas glanced at his own room key–612. It was farther from Wendy’s, so he immediately swapped with another student. “Can I switch with you to Room 609?”
Everyone could tell that Lucas had feelings for Wendy, and they teased him. “Room 609 is right across from Wendy’s. Looks like Lucas wants to be closer to her!”
“Seems like Lucas has fallen for Wendy and wants to pursue her.”
Lucas looked at Wendy, his eyes sparkling. “A lady in her prime deserves a worthy
gentleman. Keep it down, or you’ll startle Wendy.”
The students laughed. He was already protecting her before they even officially started anything. It seemed Lucas was really interested in Wendy.
He walked over to Wendy. “Do you like watching snow?”
Wendy nodded. “I’ve loved snow since I was little. My dad and I made a promise to come to
Feirwale to see the snow.”
A female student asked, “So where’s your dad? Why didn’t you bring him with you?”
Back then, Wendy’s father was still around. Hengad built a swing for her. On snowy days, she’d sit on it while he stood behind her, holding an umbrella to shield her from the snow,
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lifting her high into the air on her favorite snowy days.
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He had said, “I hear Feirwale has the most beautiful snow. Next year, I’ll take you there to
see it.”
The next year, her father was gone forever.
Wendy smiled faintly. “My dad has passed away.”
The students beside her gave her comforting pats on the shoulder.
Lucas said gently, “It’s okay. Even though your dad can’t be here to see the snow with you, we’re here for you.”
The atmosphere lightened.
“According to the latest report from the weather station, the first snowfall of Feirwale is about to arrive. Let’s go back to our rooms and drop off our bags. Then we’ll head out together to see the first snow of the
winter.”
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