Chapter 157 Where are you, Nova!

Though Ivy was hesitant, she knew the situation was tough for Nova. She nodded slightly and extended her pinky. "Pinky promise, you can't lie to me." Nova linked pinkies with her. "I promise." "I'll wait for you, no matter what happens. Just make sure you stay happy, okay?" "Alright," Nova assured her. Their thumbs pressed together firmly, a symbol of their bond and reluctance to part. Taking Ruby's hand, Ivy seemed to reassure Nova with her actions, "Miss Blair, I'll be good and wait for you to come pick me up." "Go ahead then," Nova said softly, stroking Ivy's head. "Goodbye! And you've got to come pick me up soon." Watching Ivy walk away, glancing back every few steps, Nova felt a deep pang of emotion. She watched until Ivy's figure was distant, feeling her eyes moisten with tears. Checking her phone, Nova realized it was later than she thought. She hailed a cab from the roadside. As the city lights dimmed through the taxi window, her heart raced. Fighting the fatigue br