Chapter 39

Jack nodded helplessly. Although the moment with Bella still lingered in his mind, he knew it was time to keep his promise. He trailed after Bella, his thoughts in turmoil. They left the campus and arrived on a bustling street. It was Jack's first time accompanying a girl as beautiful as Bella on a shopping trip. Bella seemed delighted, her waist-length hair and slender figure looking especially captivating in the glow of the setting sun. Jack trailed behind her, his gaze occasionally landing on her back. Suddenly, a group approached them. They were Bella's classmates and friends. They greeted her, "Bella! What are you doing here? Why aren't you hanging out with us?" One of the girls, Gigi Vogel, who was close to Bella, smiled as she walked up to her. However, another girl, Lunar Yarin, frowned at Jack and asked, "Bella, why would you pick someone like him?" Her tone was filled with disdain for Jack. Jack's expression darkened, and Bella's smile faded as the atmosphere grew