When Sophia arrived at Pinecrest Museum, Jasper was standing alongside the museum curator amidst a sea of red hydrangea flowers, preparing for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Jasper lifted his gaze and immediately spotted her, as she stood out in the crowd.
He smiled warmly at her and nodded.
With her hands tightly gripping her handbag strap, Sophia also nodded and returned the smile.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony concluded swiftly, and Jasper exchanged a few words with the curator before making his way toward Sophia.
"Jasper, I'm sorry..."
"Feeling better after the hangover?" Jasper interrupted her apology, his voice filled with sweetness.
Sophia nodded, "I took some medicine, and I'm much better now. Did you wait for me at the Summit Group?"
Jasper expressed his grievances. "Well, I w
