The warmth lingered in Haley's cheeks as she slowly emerged from the covers, taking her time to crawl out of bed. Just then, a pleasant ringtone chimed from her phone."Haley, I need your help urgently!" Jenny's voice sounded anxious through the receiver, accompanied by a pained "sigh".Haley furrowed her brows. "Jenny, calm down. What's going on?"Jenny sighed and explained, "Today is the school's anniversary rehearsal, but I accidentally sprained my foot. The dance performance we planned can't proceed!"Haley's frown deepened. "Where are you now? I'll come find you right away!"Jenny quickly responded, "I'm in the school infirmary, but don't worry too much. It's not that serious, but the doctor said I shouldn't engage in strenuous activities."Haley pondered for a moment. "Alright, just stay put in the infirmary, and I'll be there soon."After ending the call, she rushed downstairs. Bob greeted her as she descended. "Madam, breakfast is served. Are you heading out?"Haley wav

"You're kidding. Passing up such a great opportunity like this would make it seem too obvious if I ask for his contact information next time. I haven't figured out how to approach him yet," Jenny remarked.Haley pondered for a moment and then suggested, "Isn't it simple? Your injured foot is the perfect excuse."Nodding in agreement, Jenny propped her chin on her hand and asked, "You're right. Do you think it's still okay for me to go back now?"That guy was incredibly handsome, sporting well-defined eyebrows, bright eyes, a prominent nose bridge, and a lean physique. Yet, what truly stood out was his gentle demeanor.He practically embodied all her fantasies about her ideal partner."Given your injury, it's better to wait until next time. I'll take you home first," Haley offered.Resting her head on Haley's arm, Jenny pouted, "Haley, I've been preparing for this performance for a long time. I didn't expect it to end up like this. It's really frustrating!"Understanding that Jen

As noon approached, Haley stepped onto the stage for rehearsal. She was about to perform a violin piece, one that was both melodious and skillfully composed. When the piece concluded, the hall erupted into thunderous applause, with many in the audience cheering and praising, their voices filling every corner of the space.However, Haley didn't share in the excitement because this particular piece was her late mother's favorite. It was said to be inspired by a sad love story. Perhaps influenced by the music, Haley's mood remained low even after the rehearsal ended.Jenny noticed Haley's distraction and sighed inwardly. She whispered words of comfort, "Haley, it's all in the past. We have to look forward and think positively. Maybe in heaven, there's no pain or emotional turmoil. It might even be a relief for your mom."Haley nodded, mustering a faint smile. "I'm fine. It's getting late, and you've been with me at school all day. You must be tired. Go back and rest.""Are you sure yo

The driver sat in the driver's seat, listening to their conversation and stealing a glance through the rearview mirror. What was initially a casual look turned into disbelief as he saw the typically cold-hearted Shane sporting a faint smile.The driver couldn't believe his eyes, taking several consecutive glances. Sensing the driver's gaze, Shane, seated in the back, cast a faint glance in his direction. Though his eyes appeared calm, it sent shivers down the driver's spine. He quickly averted his gaze, focusing on driving, afraid to look again.Haley felt like she had forgotten something important. It wasn't until they were halfway to their destination that she realized, "Oh no, oh no, Mr. Ford, did we leave Jenny behind?"Shane glanced at her with surprise, then suddenly flashed a mysterious smile. "Yeah, Haley, you grabbed my hand and got in the car, leaving her behind. She must be very upset, right?"Haley quickly took out her phone and wanted to apologize to Jenny. Upon unlo

James glared at the phone, now disconnected, feeling a surge of rage building up inside him. He gritted his teeth, tempted to hurl the device across the room. His buddy, Huxley Hall, who was often indulged in partying with him, acted fast, snatching the phone from his grip."James, this is my phone. If you smash it, my old man will kill me!" Huxley's dad was a self-made man, once a contractor at a construction site who struck it rich overnight. Huxley's lackluster academic performance and his love for partying often left his dad fuming.It was already the third phone he had gone through this month. He had drained his pocket money to settle debts with James. If this phone broke, he would have to ask his dad for money again. Given his dad's explosive temper, he might end up getting a lecture or worse.James looked at his empty hands. He was already furious, and now even more so. "I'll just buy you another one if it breaks. Why are you so stingy?"Huxley cautiously stowed away the pho