A small gathering

“Hey!” he greeted her and took a seat beside her on the two-seater couch.

The person in question was tall and had a head full of blonde hair. He was Kristopher Steele, Krystal’s twin, and also Nora’s cousin.

Having been friends with both Nora and Krystal, Nina was also acquainted with Kris, who recently moved to Spring City.

She acknowledged him with a nod before returning to her contemplative state.

After settling himself, Kris did not disturb her and poured himself a drink.

Perched at the bar counter on a high chair, Nora watched as Liam mixed another drink for her. Her well-manicured fingers tapped on the polished surface of the bar.

Her gaze wandered across the lounge until it settled on Nina, who sat alone in a corner. Seeing her lonely figure, she felt melancholic.

She was acutely aware of the hardships and challenges that Nina had faced throughout her life, and seeing her treated unfairly tugged at her heart.

In fact, her intentions for tonight’s gathering were to uplift Nina’s