Chapter 96
Yolanda walked out of the academic building and headed toward the school gate.
"Yolanda!"
Just as she was about to reach the gate, she heard a warm and pleasant voice calling her name.
She turned toward the sound and saw Bryce approaching. He asked, "Are you leaving now?"
He had duty today, so he stayed back at school.
He was worried he might not see Yolanda, but as soon as he stepped out of the academic building, there she was.
Yolanda looked at Bryce calmly, with a hint of detachment. "Did you need something?"
Even though the original Yolanda and Bryce were good friends, she couldn't bring herself to interact with him as the original Yolanda did. To her, Bryce was just a stranger she had met a few days ago.
However, the sight of Bryce did stir some memories and feelings of the original Yolanda. It revealed that the original Yolanda had cared for him deeply.
However, fate had played its cruel hand, leaving the original Yolanda with no chance to express her feelings.
With school just letting out, the path to the gate was still crowded. Many girls who were heading home stopped when they saw Bryce and Yolanda together.
"Why does Prince Bryce wait for that ugly girl every day after school? Could it be that he's interested in her?"
"No way... Yolanda is unattractive and overweight, and she's been in the juvenile detention center. Prince Bryce must be blind if he likes her." "Look! What is he doing?"
Under the gaze of many students, Bryce pulled out a transparent box from his backpack. He opened it, revealing a crystal music box.
"I have something for you, Yolanda. It's 'For Elise,' your favorite music."Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!
As he spoke, his mind reflected memories of past moments with Yolanda.
He remembered a time when
Yolanda was learning to play theet
piano. She had promised that once
she mastered "For Elise", showd
play it for him first.
However, what he ended up hearing was Yolanda had been sent to a juvenile detention center for theft.
Back then, Bryce had been unable to
believe she could steal, but he
couldn
defend or even visit her. He
had sent her many letters, but they
were never answered.
Now, he finally had the chance to attend the same school as Yolanda again, and he was slowly falling for her. He didn't want to miss this opportunity.
Yolanda glanced at the music box Bryce held, then gave a restrained smile. She said, "Thank you, but I don't like music boxes."
Bryce was taken aback. He hadn't expected her to reject the gift.
"You used to like them," he said.
"I used to, but not anymore," Yolanda replied.
Yolanda knew the original Yolanda would have appreciated the music box.
However, standing before Bryce,
Yolanda had no intention of playing With any romantic games
along
Even if it meant hurting Bryce, she was firm in her decision.
"Is that so..." Bryce said.
He retracted his hand awkwardly. "It's okay. I guess I didn't think it through."
He was a genuinely kind person. Despite Yolanda's clear rejection, he was still considerate of her feelings.
"So, what do you like? I can get it for you next time," he offered.
"There's no need to," Yolanda said.
Yolanda looked at him seriously. "Bryce, we were friends before, and we will be friends in the future."
She could sense his feelings for her. Taking advantage of the situation today, she decided it was best to clarify things directly.
Bryce was momentarily taken aback. Then, he seemed to realize something, and the light in his eyes dimmed instantly.