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LXXXIV. It's Always You (Part 3)
Oneil also wants to scold himself for formulating angry yet unsaid questions to Essi. But how can he stop this feeling? He can only pretend that it didn't bring mixed emotions in him; fury, sadness, and longing. Oneil immediately hid himself when he noticed that Ethan has to leave. Gwyneth also called him for his whereabouts.
"I'm already heading to the balcony."
Oneil came to Essi with a sullen face. This has moved Essi for his cuteness.
"May I know why are you here?" Oh, how he hopes that Essi didn't agree to Gwyneth just because she will be meeting Ethan in Willoughby, too.
"Your cousin invited me," Essi replied and then sipped her tea. "How about you? Did Gwyneth invited you?"
"Sort of." His eyes was quick to squint and scrutinize that he can use the unfolding event before them as his reason. But before he coul form words out of it, Essi is already watching him. He should at least tell the truth so
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