“Liz.” … On the other end, Michelle’s voice trembled with suppressed sobs. “Ryan, I asked Miss Lee out for tea, hoping to convince her to give you another chance. "But I never expected her to dump a whole cup of iced coffee on me.” …He barely registered anything else, only the mention of Lizzie’s name. Before he could think, the words left his mouth. “Liz, apologize to Michelle.” The moment he said it, regret hit him. But then again, this was how it had always been. Ever since Michelle returned, people naturally paired them together. At gatherings, there was always an empty seat beside him, left for her. Lizzie refused to play along. Michelle would then stand up, offering to switch seats, only to leave crying. The moment she walked away in tears, everyone would rush to comfort her. And he, frowning, would tell Lizzie to apologize. Lizzie’s face would stiffen with embarrassment. She’d press her lips together, refusing to say a word. So, he would simply
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