Melinda's POV
I deliberately lowered my voice, pretending to be at a loss.
At the mere mention of Vanya, Cliff's brows furrowed. Although he didn't say anything, I could sense his impatience.
"Do you not want to come?" he asked.
"Of course not!" My cheeks flushed as I explained, "I'm just worried that people will make wild guesses about our relationship again."
Cliff didn't respond to me.
Soon, Cliff and I arrived at the gala venue. There weren't many people inside. Cliff greeted the people one by one.
Before long, the main doors were pushed open again.
Two couples walked in, followed by Fawn and Raven, who were holding hands.
They came too!
In an instant, my heart dropped into the abyss. How could they be at such an important occasion?
Cliff noticed the change in my expression
