“Hey, Brandon! Long time no see.”
A girl with the energy of a mischievous sprite appeared behind Brandon, effortlessly popping a macaron into his mouth. Brandon pretended to glare at her in mock annoyance.
“Enough, Eve. That’s too sweet.”
Eve, unfazed by Brandon’s reaction, finished the rest of the macarons with a satisfied smile.
“Mmm, delicious!”
Mia suddenly felt like an outsider, the scene making her heart sink. Just as she turned to leave, Eve called out,
“And who are you? Brandon, aren’t you going to introduce this beautiful lady?”
Eve, dressed in a puffed princess gown and wearing a small tiara, tilted her head and looked at Mia with innocent curiosity. For a brief moment, Mia was reminded of Lydia at home, just as endearing and charming.
“Hi, I’m Lavi. Nice to meet you,” Mi
