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When Stella regained consciousness and noticed Riley hesitantly elucidating to her, she attempted a smile. "I'm not blaming you, I was just thinking about things."

"What's wrong?" 'Are you scared that you won't be able to find him?' Riley said, glancing at her anxiously and reaching out to take her hand. “Don't worry, Lala—I'll locate that man for you, I promise!"

Stella burst out laughing as she saw Riley reassuring herself, asking, "Ri , why are you so silly? You continue to put forth a lot of effort for me, but this is my business."

"Because we are good friends, but....." After giving it some thought, Riley continued after a pause, "We will always be good friends, right?"

Nodding, Stella said, "Of course."

"If one day I do something wrong to you, will you forgive me?"

How come? Something wrong with me?" Stella asked, not understanding.

"You know I am not a careful person, maybe I will accidentally make a mistake, you must forgive me."

Stella You always act irrespons