Chapter 147

“Still the same,” Queenie replied with a huge smile. “You know, still juggling with work and studies simultaneously. What about you? When are you going to invite me to your wedding?” Gabriella laughed bitterly. Since she was forced to resign, she stopped communicating with Quennie, so the latter had no news about her life. “Tristan and I broke up. We weren’t suitable for each other in the first place.” Quennie was surely stunned and concerned about Gabriella’s emotional well-being. She quickly concealed the worry with a smile, a typical move for an optimist like her. “He wasn’t that of a big catch anyway,” she said, trying to make Gabriella feel better, though she didn’t have to. She continued, “Every end of a relationship is a door to a new one. What are your plans for the future?” Gabriella caressed her arm as she felt a bit anxious about the question. “Uhmm, I don’t have any plans as of now. I guess I’ll take things one step at a time.” Quennie shook her head. “That actually sounds