Chapter b1 /b

I was reborn.

Back to Valentine’s Day when Liam Prescott took me to meet his friends.]

The burning sensation of sulfuric acid corroding my skin gradually faded away.[]

The conversations around me became clearer.

“Liam, you’re not being fair to us!“]]

“You’ve had a girlfriend for so long, and only now you’re bringing her to meet us.“[]

Some friends were making a fuss.

I instinctively nced towards Aria ckwell, who was sitting in the corner.[]

She seemed not to have heard, engrossed in her phone.]

Until Liam called her, “Stop ying with your phone ande meet my girlfriend.“]]

A fleeting expression of disgust shed across Aria’s face, quickly reced by a naturalb, /bcarefree smile as she walked towards usb. /b

“Oh my, I’m so sorry.”

“So this is your girlfriend? She’s really pretty!“]

Liam looked somewhat smug, “Of course, just look at my good taste.“]

Ariaughed carefreelyi, /inaturally putting her arm around Liam’s shoulders.

“You’re not being modest at all.“]

Everyone burst intoughter.[]

Even Liam didn’t notice anything amiss.]]

They seemed long ustomed to this mode of interaction.]]

My gaze fell quietly on Aria’s hand on Liam’s shoulder.

Amid theughter, Liam nced at me and realized it wasn’t quite right. He raised his hand to gently brush off Aria’s.]

Seeing my displeased expression, Liam pulled me aside and said:

“Olivia, don’t be angry. I treat Aria like a brother, we’ve been rough–housing since we were kids, it’s just a habit.“[]

“Mm.” I nodded and took a sip of water.]

While I was resting in the corner,

I overheard Liam quietly instructing his friends nearby.

“Remember, my girlfriend is allergic to flowers.“]

“No matter what, don’t let here into contact with any flowers.“]

Liam’s voice was very low; he thought I had fallen asleep sitting there.[]

Soon, I heard Aria’s sour sarcasm.]

“If you ask me, your girlfriend is really delicate. In all my years, I’ve never heard of anyone being allergic to flowers.“]

Hearing this,

immediately opened my eyes.[]

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