Chapter 184 A Mistake

• Two weeks had elapsed since I last saw Paul, and a burgeoning sense of anxiety gripped me. With the charity ball merely three days away, a wave of regret for my anticipated absence began to wash over me.
• To alleviate my restlessness, my mother and I attended a social event together, which unexpectedly transformed into a nostalgic reunion for me. Surrounded by old friends and familiar faces from my upbringing, I found myself thrust into the role of Miss Popular for the day.
• The diversion proved to be a salubrious one, prompting a recollection of my former self. Seated beside each other, Reece and I indulged in playful banter, offering light-hearted judgments on former schoolmates.