NovelAppChapter 199 Rachel's job interview went off without a hitch, especially when Clyde made a surprise entrance to back her up. His words were dripping with admiration for Rachel's skills, clearly showing his familiarity with her. This left no doubt among the other interviewers about how to rate her.
At the end, Clyde couldn't resist throwing a smug look my way, while Rachel offeredan apologetic glance.
And then there was Jade, who had rushed over the moment she heard Rachel was there.
"Rachel, is that really you? Where did you disappear to after graduation? We've been trying to find you!" Reuniting with a college roommate always brought a special warmth.
I couldn't help feeling nostalgic, realizing it had been ages since I'd felt this happy.
Rachel mentioned she got the job and insisted on treating us to dinner, an offer we gladly accepted. However, I hesitated when I saw her choice of restaurant.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Rachel, this place is a bit pricey, don't you think?" "Oh, really? I've gotten used to these kinds of restaurants while I was overseas. It's fine." Rachel's casual response left Jade andexchanging looks, but we followed her in anyway. Rachel had clearly thrived in the years she'd been away, exuding the confidence of a lady of stature, no longer the college girl who had to double-check menu prices.
When the topic of her encountering Clyde upon returning hcup, Rachel shyly glanced at me.
"Melanie, I swear, I had no idea he would wake up. It's like he's imprinted on me, just like a chick to its mother after hatching." "Haha, you're saying he thinks you're his mom?" Jade, raising her glass, downed her wine in one gulp.
"But honestly, Clyde is so smitten with Melanie, he's risking it all, and then he doesn't even recognize her?" I shook my head, "The doctor mentioned it's a common case, nothing unusual." "Who knows when he'll remember. We'll cross that bridge when we get to it. It's just good that he's awake now; I'm content with that." I couldn't blRachel for what happened. How could anyone have predicted it? It just seemed like Clyde and I were fated for a rollercoaster ride.
Jade was clearly enjoying herself, maybe a bit too much, frequently excusing herself to the restroom.
Taking advantage of her absence, I raised my glass.
"Rachel, I still want to thank you for back then. If you hadn't given that necklace to Clyde for me..." "Melanie, it's all in the past, no thanks necessary." Rachel and I clinked glasses, agreeing to never bring it up again.
I was still grateful, though. When Clyde's grandmother was ill, and et was in a rush to go abroad, I had i cash on me.
no The only thing I could do was leave Clyde with my grandmother's pink diamond necklace.
Luckily, Rachel was there in our dorm to helpout, as Jade was busy with her plans to study abroad.
Though Clyde's grandmother passed away, I felt relieved having been able to bol sway.
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Seeing how Merritt treated Rachel today, it was clear he knew about the neokladalinaidenhe necklace lincident. Regardless of who they thought had given the necklace to Clyde, I felt fortunate.
When Jade returned, looking a bit pale, Clyde followed, holding an umbrella.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Melanie, it's past ten, lettake you home. Looks like it's going to rain." The distant rumble of thunder confirmed his words.
Clyde, noticing the wine on the table, frowned.
"Melanie, did you forget mixing red wine and beer makes you sick? It can be serious.
"Rachel, as her friend, I hope you'll keep an eye on her y don't want my hurt." The content is girlfriend togeth on novelenglish.net! With that, Clyde took Rachel's hand, and they left the restaurant together.
I was left behind, staring after them, stunned.
He remembered the allergic reaction to mixing drinks, but he had forgotten the person who wagel neb was me.
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