Chapter 84: Verrill's Birthday Party (Part 6)

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"Uhm, S-Senara, I'll just… go to the bathroom for a moment," Crystal's lips trembled as she spoke. Her eyes and nose turned red. Then, she turned to my side and walked away in a rush.

"Wait—" I tried to stop her but she didn't hear me. She must have been so hurt.

I looked towards Hora's direction and to Crystal's direction alternately, hesitating where to go. I thought since Hora looked fine and Verrill was taking care of her, maybe I should follow Crystal instead. She was crying for goodness' sake.