Chapter 148

I checked my calendar and realized that Zack's birthday was in three days. It wouldn't be appropriate to bring up this matter on his birthday. I didn't want to dampen his celebration. So, I decided to deliver the gift early to ensure I wouldn't have to go on his actual birthday. However, before I could take action, Conrad came to find me. I hadn't seen him since we left the amusement park, and I almost didn't recognize him at first glance. "Have I changed so much that you can't recognize me?" Conrad joked. Seeing him like this reminded me of Brandon, and I smiled faintly. "If your mom saw you like this, she would definitely be worried." "No, she said I look more manly now," Conrad said, trying to make me laugh again. I pressed my lips together. "Indeed, you do look more masculine." Conrad touched his face. "I think so too." Despite his efforts to lighten the mood, I still didn't know how to respond after he spoke. Thinking about my plan to visit Zack, I asked him, "How have B