Before I could react, my phone buzzed.
I looked down to see a text from an unknown number: "Seraphina, I get it now. You're doing this on purpose to play 'hard to get,' aren't you? This tactic is really low-class. You're nothing more than that!"
It seemed Dominic truly didn't know the meaning of the word "foolish," to be capable of such arrogant, conceited remarks. I ignored it and looked up at the medical companion wearing a mask, offering a polite smile. "No, thank you. My best friend is with me; that's enough."
As soon as I finished, Holly stepped aside to take a call. Her expression turned anxious as she told me her grandfather had suffered a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. She needed to return to Baybridge immediately.
Sensing her hesitation, I hurried to reassure her
