Chapter 15

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　　“Really?” Minerva nodded. “Darwin said that to you?!”

　　Mariella Chu’s joyous voice made Minerva anxious for a bit as the whole people inside the milk tea shop turned their heads towards them.

　　“Hush, Ella! They can hear you.” Mariella pouted at Minerva, who was wearing a pink crop top with white chevron designs.

　　“Just lower your voice…” Then she smiled. Like a real, unfeigned smile. Mariella had never yielded a smile like that to Minerva.

　　The pregnant soon-to-be Mrs. Gray just casually smiles—her usual one.

　　“What’s wrong?” She asked.

　　“Nothing. It’s just that…” Minerva jerked her face to her bestfriend and bravely asked.

　　“Why aren’t you married yet?” Mariella’s expressions shifted, from a jovial grin to a flabbergasted face.

　　“I thought we already talked about that, Minnie.” She said in a soft, hoarse voice.

　　“But you’re nearing your late twenties! Don’t tell me no man hasn’t courted you yet?”