After a while, Elio heard the sound of a notification coming from his pocket. He took out his dingy old phone and glanced at it. "I got the money." His phone was old and worn. It had been Evelyn's at first, then she had given it to her mother. It was only after the screen cracked that it wound up in Elio's hands. Yvonne was starting to think Elio was one of those hidden geniuses she read about in novels. Intrigued, she said with a smile, "Since you're already married, may I be your new best friend?""Sure, if you want," Elio replied with a laugh. After all, Yvonne was straightforward and sincere, a woman after his own heart. "Then don't just give your wife a gift. Give me one too! I don't care how much it costs. Today is my birthday, after all," Yvonne said with a smile."Are you for real? Is it really such a coincidence?" Elio was somewhat disbelieving."Of course it's for real. If you don't believe me, I'll invite you to my birthday party tonight," Yvonne said seriously."N
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