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2024-10-29 19:42:56Emily flicked her cigarette butt into the trash bin beside the flowerbed. "No more. Nobody knows I smoke, and I don't want to give it away."
Ronald raised an eyebrow, giving a meaningful "Oh" in response.
Emily smiled, "How about we be friends?"
Ronald also smiled, "Sure."
...
When Emily entered the café, Elton was on a phone call. He waved at her as she approached.
Emily walked over, hearing Elton say into the phone, "Emily's here. Let me ask her."
Elton pulled the phone away from his ear but didn't hang up. He asked Emily, "My dad is asking about your graduation today. Are you free tonight to have dinner with everyone at home?"
Emily grinned, "Of course, it's a happy occasion that definitely calls for a celebration at home."
"Dad, you heard her. Tell Dora to prepare some of Emily's favorite dishes." He ended the call.
Checking the time, Emily suggested that Elton have lunch at the school cafeteria, as it
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