Chapter 8 The message read : Imela , something urgent has come up on my end . Its really important , so I might not be able to make it to your birthday party . But after the party . Ill make it up to you . Well go on a date , just the two of us , okay ? His words still sounded sweet , but there was no action behind them . I clenched my phone and couldnt help but laugh bitterly . I almost put the phone away again , but it buzzed once more . at This time , it was a message from Stacy , who had added me on Facebook after our last meeting . It was probably Vincent who gave her my contact info . Since adding me , we hadnt spoken or exchanged any messages . But this time , she sent me a few photos . In the pictures , she was sitting on a Ferris wheel , smiling at the camera . Vincent was next to her , gently holding her hand . In the second photo , Vincent was sitting beside her , and she was kissing his cheek , with him not even trying to avoid it . After I saw these two photos , Stacy sent me a message : I have a slight fear of heights , so when I told Vincent I was going to ride the Ferris wheel alone today , he rushed over right away , saying he was worried Id be scared and wanted to stay by my side . So Imela , youve lost this love based bet completely . But I didnt feel like I had lost . He was just trash . Letting him go only made me feel relieved , not pitied . Shaking off my thoughts , I heard one of my classmates calling me to make a wish . I tucked my phone into my pocket and walked over with a smile . Everyone watched as I closed my eyes and made my wish . Fabe Sleep Schedule Whispers with Higgshel Chapter & I hope … I can be happy and live a good life . It seemed like a simple wish , but it had never been easy . Still , I hoped it would come true . I opened my eyes , bent down , and blew out all the candles . Everyone cheered , wishing me a happy birthday , a lifetime of happiness , and peace . I thought to myself : I wasnt that pitiful . At least I had a group of wonderful people who would always be by my side . After finishing the cake and spending some time playing with my classmates , it was almost time to go . I washed my face and began saying my goodbyes . I got in the car and headed to the airport . Just before boarding , Vincent sent me another message : Imela , I heard that kissing at the highest point of the Ferris wheel means youll be together forever . How about we go next time ? I didnt reply to this message . It felt disgusting and unnecessary . I turned off my phone , boarded the plane , and didnt look back . I thought to myself : This time , it was truly goodbye . In the third year of studying abroad , my mentors health wasnt in the best condition . After completing his latest experiment , he decided to retire . So , Oliver and I accompanied him back to country . After all those years at school , there was still a sense of attachment , so we visited the campus together . The juniors were all very enthusiastic They were gathering around and sharing school anecdotes with me . One lively junior girl glanced at her phone , then looked up at me , as if hesitating to speak . Finally , she asked , Imela , did you and Vincent , really date back then ? 125 Hearing his name again made me feel a little disoriented . I couldnt quite understand why she would ask that . 15:04 False Sleep Schedule : Whispers with Hitch . Chapter 8 Another junior quickly chimed in . Imela , you wouldnt know , but theres a thread on the school forum thats super popular . All of us juniors have heard about it . What thread ? The mentor , who had just finished catching up , walked over with teary eyes , twinkling with a hint of gossip . The junior continued , Well , when Imela chose to go abroad with our mentor , Vincent , who was her boyfriend at the time , didnt know . He went around asking about you , and it caused a huge stir in the school . Later , someone said you were abroad for study and exchange , and since your project was confidential , even the higher ups didnt know your exact location . Vincent went crazy , stopping school leaders every day , offering a huge reward to anyone who could provide information about you . It became such a big deal that we all heard about it . Another junior nodded and quickly added , I remember reading the thread and thinking he seemed so devoted . But later , someone dug up more details whenever he came back to school , he was always with a girl . It turned out that she was his ex girlfriend , Stacy . Apparently , people had seen them strolling around campus together even when you and he hadnt broken up yet , so everyone realized Vincent had cheated . Plus , we kept digging , and we found out that Stacy has always been hanging around him , but for some reason , Vincent never ended up with her . Instead , he spent all his time searching for you . After graduation, he didnt even go to work , and despite the Lyons family being wealthy , hes been flying around the world . But eventually , the illegitimate son of his father got a hold of the companys inheritance , and now Vincents life isnt looking so great . In "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" by CrushReel, the storyline unfolds as renowned photographer Jane finds herself drawn to the charismatic rookie model, Hector. Little does she know that Hector harbors a secret—he is actually the heir to a powerful business empire. As their romance blossoms, Hector grapples with concealing his true identity to capture Jane's heart. However, their love story takes a tumultuous turn when jealousy rears its ugly head, threatening to unravel the delicate balance they've built. This modern romance novel delves into themes of hidden identities, unexpected love, and the complexities of maintaining a relationship shrouded in secrecy. 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