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Catherine cut the steak and told her, "Linda, don't drink when you are feeling down. You have seendo it before and you should learn from my experience. Health is the most important.” "I don't have the habit of drinking. And | have just realized that | have been having a crush on him." Linda thought that what she was experiencing should be much less painful that what Catherine had been.
Catherine had loved Ivan for more than 20 years.
There was a moment of silence.
Catherine thought of Ivan again and the past.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt was all so clear in her mind.
They had been so close before and now so estranged. It was painful.
After dinner, Catherine drove Linda home, without even asking a word about her work.
It seemed like a simple get-together.
Linda felt bad about suspecting if Catherine had ulterior motives.
At night, in the the Emerald Bay.
Jennifer cout of the shower, standing in front of the master bedroom window, wearing a dry-hair hat on her head and holding her phone in her hands. She had created a group chat for her and the designers.
Ivan cover with a hair dryer. "What are you doing? Still busy with work?” "I have just created a group chat,” Jennifer sat down on the sofa. "Are you drying my hair for me? Thanks.” "You're welcome. It's my honor.” While helping her dry her hair, Ivan could smell the faint fragrance on her.
Jennifer was asking in the group chat if anyone could recommend a place to go.
The designers began to discuss.
Ten minutes later, they cto an agreement—the Roxy Fall.
Speople hadn't heard about the place, so they started to search for information and photos and send them to the group chat so that everyone could learn about it in advance.
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"Okay!" After the phone call, Jennifer texted in the group chat, "Everyone has to hand in at least two sets of designs. You can talk about what you need in this trip and | will arrange for someone to purchase them.” She was thoughtful.
“There should be mosquito there, we have to bring smeds with us.” Ivan had been standing there, looking gently at Jennifer.
Ivan did not interrupt her and agreed in every decision she made.
Then, Jennifer noticed him and was stunned. “You didn’t go to the study?” Ivan smiled gently and walked up to her. "Why go to the study? You're leaving. | want to spend more twith you.” Jennifer looked at him and smiled.
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