Chapter 450

"Looks like it's going to rain. I was worried you might have trouble finding a cab," Samuel said. Shelmaine, who hadn't checked the weather before heading out, asked, "So, you didn't go back home?" "No," he replied. With one hand in her pocket, she asked, "Were you waiting for me where I got dropped off? I'm almost done and will head out soon." "Not planning to introduce me to your classmates?" "What's the point?" Shelmaine didn't understand why Samuel would even want to show up—it would only create unnecessary trouble for her. "Am I not presentable, or are you embarrassed by me?" Shelmaine was momentarily speechless. "Stop overthinking." Samuel's voice grew lower, tinged with mock sadness. "Honey, everyone else brings their spouses to reunions to show off. But not you. Let's be real—you're ashamed of me, aren't you? I work out, stay in shape, and for someone in their 30s, I'm not exactly a disgrace." Shelmaine rubbed her temples, feeling exasperated. "That's not what I meant