Chapter 1387

Charles and Naomi were washing and picking vegetables together, chatting while they worked. From a distance, laughter and playful noises occasionally reached their ears, and he could hear everything. Especially the words from those who liked Naomi—he heard them loud and clear. He knew she was wonderful and that many people liked her, but it was not until he attended this reunion with her that he realized just how much competition he had. "Your classmates are very lively," he said gently, though there was a hint of helplessness in his voice. She was so wonderful that it was impossible for people not to like her. Naomi also heard her classmates' teasing words. She heard similar things back when she was a student. Back then, she did not feel anything about it, and now, she felt even less. "Yes, they're all great, very cheerful. With them around, everyone is happy every day." In every class, there are always quiet people and lively people, which is a good thing. Naomi preferred quietn