Chapter 1020

"What's wrong?" Brandon and I were playing with Merry when Lisa walked in. Without a word, she grabbed her bag and headed for the door. "Where are you going? Aren't you staying for dinner?" I called after her. "No, I've got something to do," Lisa replied, her displeasure written all over her face. She was usually someone who kept her emotions in check, so I sensed something was off. I glanced outside and saw Logan hanging heart-shaped balloons, with Joelle helping him. "Are you being bitter?" I asked Lisa. "Oh? Do you keep bottles of bitterness at home?" She shot back. Brandon chimed in, "We've got more than just that—plenty of salt and sugar too. Dr. Carline, care for a taste?" He was protecting me, not even letting my best friend take a jab at me. Lisa glared at him. "How annoying!" She left without another word, clearly upset. "She's definitely jealous. Leave her be. Let's see how she can keep this up," he reassured me. I wasn't clueless, so I nodded slightly. "She'll ei