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75| Behind the Mask

Author: Roe
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-09 13:09:22

HUNTER

I was nervous as if this was the first time I met Jonea. I even arrived at the place we agreed to meet an hour early. I kept checking the watch on my wrist.

"Hi!" Jonea greeted.

I turned around. She really came.

"Hi," I replied. "How are you? You didn't reply to my messages. I thought you—"

I was at a loss for words as Jonea stared at me expressionlessly. Wait, I felt something was different. Today, she seemed…

"Oh, aren't we going to the museum and art gallery today? I've checked the exhibition schedule, and I've also booked tickets for us. But how about we have lunch first?"

Jonea answered expressionlessly. "I was thinking of a restaurant. How about we go there?"

"Oh, okay."

I paused momentarily, contemplating Jonea's attitude and speaking, which were completely different from usual. It was as if she were a different person. She didn't look cheerful; she even tended to be too serious. Is she still upset with me?

We went to the restaurant Jonea mentioned. I was a bit surprised
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