Chapter 3

During dinner, Fiona acted coquettishly toward Gareth: "Gareth, pass me the lemonade."

Then I saw the bracelet on Fiona's wrist.

I said sarcastically:

"Pretty bracelet! Gareth gave it to you?"

Fiona said somewhat awkwardly, "It's not expensive. If you like it, I'll give it to you."

Gareth stopped Fiona:

"This is my gift to you. How can you give it to her?"

Then he turned to me and said:

"Violet, what New Moon Festival gift do you want? Anything at all, just name it."

Fiona suddenly tugged at Gareth's arm and shouted:

"Oh no, what time is it? Are we late? We made plans with friends to rush to the square together to make wishes in front of the Moon Goddess statue. Shouldn't we go?"

Gareth's eyes flickered, and he stammered an explanation to me: "I promised friends earlier we'd go together. If you're not tired, you can come with us."

Fiona got anxious.

"Luna Violet doesn't even know those friends. Wouldn't it be awkward for her to go?"

I laughed coldly and declined the invitation.

Gareth patted my head, like soothing a loyal little dog.

"True. It's pretty cold outside. Just wait for me at home. I'll buy you a gift."

Fiona came up to me, then deliberately showed me what was in her bag.

She said with a smile, "Don't worry, Luna Violet. I'll take good care of Gareth."

Gareth urged Fiona along, then drove off with her.

I sat in front of the TV and finished watching Jasper's program before going back to my room to print the divorce agreement.

Jasper called.

I said softly, "See you at the airport."