However⦠the old Mason, although he spoke briefly, would still act affectionately towards her.
But now, he wouldnât do that kind of intimate affection anymore, would he?
After the movie ended, Jasper and William came over again.
âSister Veronica, itâs still early, how about having afternoon tea together?â Jasper said with a smile.
Veronica looked at Mason and didnât see any reluctance on his face. His smile was so charming that she couldnât refuse him. âOkay then,â she said.
The four of them went to a dessert shop in the mall and sat down.
Mason, Jasper, and William were all good-looking and stood out in the crowd. Veronica, on the other hand, was quite ordinary-looking.
As Veronica put it, she was invisible in a crowd.
The four of them ordered some desserts. Jasperâs eyes were clearly shifting between Veronica and Mason, while William seemed uninterested in Veronica and Mason and kept holding hands with Jasper.
It wasnât until the desserts arrived that William let go of Jasperâs hand.
âSister Veronica, have you made up with Mason?â Jasper couldnât contain his curiosity and asked directly.
âWell⦠I guess so,â Veronica replied hesitantly. They should be considered reconciled now.
âThen you should come to Stanford Universityâs campus festival with us. Itâs quite fun!â Jasper invited.
âCampus festival?â Veronica was puzzled.
âYour school should have one too,â Jasper said.
Veronica shook her head. âMy school had one a few years ago, but they havenât held it in recent years.â
âThen you should come to Stanford University and check it out. Mason can be your guide!â Jasper said with a sly smile, clearly up to something.
âNo need. Mason probably doesnât like such lively occasions,â Veronica said quickly. She knew that Mason preferred quiet places.
âItâs not that I donât like it. I can be your guide for the campus festival,â Mason said.
Veronica looked confused, while Jasper happily exclaimed, âGreat! Sister Veronica, remember to come and join us at the Stanford University festival!â
âOkay,â Veronica replied.
The Stanford University festival⦠Thinking back, she and Mason had welcomed many festivals together. At that time, she loved strolling around the festival and introducing everything to him non-
stop.
And he, like a loyal little tail, always followed behind her.
But at some point, everything changed.
Now⦠itâs like repairing those lost pieces bit by bit.
When the two girls finished their afternoon tea, they went to the restroom together, while the two boys sat at the table, staring at each other.
âAre you serious?â William suddenly asked.
âWhat makes you think Iâm not serious?â Mason retorted.
âIâm just worried about Jasper. Sheâs your sister, but she also has a good relationship with Veronica,â
William said, implying that he was afraid Mason might change his mind later and hurt Jasperâs feelings.
Mason remained silent and only spoke after a moment, âI am serious, but I canât guarantee what the final outcome will be.â
William raised his eyebrows and asked, âEven if you were hypnotized, do you still want to pursue that person?â
But this time, Mason didnât answer.
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