This situation was beginning to be quiteplex for Charlie. He felt it was essential to speak with Isaac beforehand and ensure he had adequate protection on the designated day. No matter the circumstances, he couldn’t afford to disclose his identity.


    During dinner, Loreen brought up an idea, saying, “Before I arrived in Aurous Hill, I spoke with some of our former ssmates, and they suggested organizing a ss reunion. What do you think about that?”


    Charlie immediately replied, “No thanks, I won’t be going.”


    “Why not?” Loreen asked, her curiosity piqued. “Even though we weren’t ssmates for all four years, we did spend a year together!”


    When Charlie was taken in by Lord Wilson, he was sent to Aurous University to meet ire before their wedding. He and ire were in the same ss during their final year, and they got married right after graduation. Charlie never really formed friendships with his ssmates, and since many of them looked down on him, he had no interest in the reunion. ire felt simrly and added, “Charlie and I will skip this one. I haven’t kept in touch with most of our ssmates since graduation.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Loreen quickly responded, “The main reason for the reunion is Dous Adams. He’s opening a restaurant that starts operations tomorrow and is inviting everyone toe celebrate together. Don’t you think it would be a bit rude not to attend the opening ceremony?”


    Just as she finished speaking, both their phones beeped simultaneously, indicating an iing message. They opened their phones to find a flurry of conversation boxes appearing on the screen. It was Dous who had created a chat group with over thirty people included. In the group chat, Dous wrote, “Dear ssmates, my restaurant officially opens at noon tomorrow in Aurous Hill. I encourage anyone in the area toe enjoy a feast together—it can also serve as our ss reunion! Plus, Loreen Thomas, one of the two belles from our ss, is now working in Aurous Hill and will be attending as well! I heard she’s still single, so all the bachelors better get ready!”


    Instantly, the group was inundated with responses. “Hey, congrats!”<fn91cb> Original content can be found at F?nd-Novel</fn91cb>


    “Wow, Loreen is in Aurous Hill? I had no idea! I’ll definitely be there!”


    “What about ire, the other belle? Is sheing?”


    “I heard ire married Charlie, the transfer student, right? And I also heard he’s a live-in son-inw; is that true?”


    “Yeah, I’ve heard that too, but I’m not sure since I haven’t seen either of them since graduation…”


    “I also heard they haven’t consummated their marriage, although they are married. I wonder if there’s any truth to that…”


    ire grimaced at the messages and turned to Charlie, saying, “Don’t let it bother you.”


    Charlie smiled in response. “It’s fine; what they’re saying is pretty much urate anyway. I’ve grown used to it.”


    Loreen jumped back into the group chat, writing, “Hey, stop spreading rumors! I’m having dinner with this lovely couple right now!”


    “Wow, it’s Loreen!” came the excited buzz from the group, as everyone quickly gathered around her message. At that moment, Dous tagged Charlie, saying, “Charlie, even though you were with us for a short time, I remember we got along well in college. You and your wife muste tomorrow!”


    Charlie had a favorable impression of Dous. He was genuinely kind and never spoke ill of others, making him one of the few ssmates Charlie had a bond with. Seeing Dous’s sincere invitation, Charlie promptly replied, “Okay, we’ll definitely be there tomorrow.”


    Dous responded quickly, “That’s awesome! It’s going to be a fantastic reunion!”<h3 ss="has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>