Chapter 156

"Young lady, I have been here waiting for you." Under the starry night, his eyes shone brilliantly as he gazed at me with tenderness and concern. I was sure that if I took a courageous step forward, those eyes would only have me in them. But I was not able to do that. I shook my head and cried out, "I'm sorry." Hearing my rejection, Lance sighed. He lowered his gaze and said, "Two months ago, you had stuck to your choice and chosen Dixon. I didn't know what you were thinking, but as long as it was your decision, I supported you. I have always hoped that you would be happy and wished you everlasting happiness and good health! But young lady, you were not the least bit happy. If that's the case, then why don't you give me a chance so that we can retrace our steps?" Retrace our steps?! What past did Lance and I have to be able to retrace our steps? There was only the self-opinionated me, who had followed him for nine years. The lights in the old school building were dim. I stood d