Chapter 074

Maple leaves are often seen as symbols of love and loyalty.

That phrase kept coming to my mind as I held the necklace that Miguel had given me.

"Hoooo!" Raven startled me.

"What?" I pretended to be annoyed by the surprise.

"You've been lost in thought for three days now, fiddling with that necklace. What's the story behind it? I only noticed you wearing it today," he asked.

I didn't respond, just snorted.

"Oh my gosh! Let me guess," Raven said, touching his chin. "It's from Miguel?" He said enthusiastically, raising his index finger.

"Is it that obvious?" I asked, furrowing my brow.

"So it is from Miguel?!" He exclaimed, moving closer to me. "Oh wow! A maple leaf pendant! How lovely!" He continued to exclaim excitedly.

I frowned at him.

"Did you know that maple leaves symbolize love and loyalty?" He added, clearly happy and excited for us.

"So, did Miguel declare his love to you? Did you accept?" He asked, then pulled up a chair to sit closer to me, eager to gossip.

"Nope.