Chapter 122

Rene kept scolding me on the way back, pulling at my ear as she sternly warned, "Cassie, don't you dare fall for it again! It hasn't even been that long, and you've already forgotten?" How long had it been? It hadn't even been a year. I lowered my gaze, the scene from earlier flashing in my mind—how Darren brought Melanie along after I rejected his invitation, even going out of his way to get her an autograph. Meeting Rene's sharp eyes, I said, "I understand." She placed her hands firmly on my shoulders and stared at me. "Do you get what I'm saying?" I nodded solemnly. "I do." At the gate, we parted ways. After saying goodbye, I headed toward where I parked my car. Around me, many other visitors were leaving the amusement park. As I walked, I felt a persistent gaze following me. When I turned around, I saw Melanie glaring at me furiously. The moment our eyes met, I stopped. "Are you following me?" She initially avoided my gaze, clearly flustered, but she quickly straightened up